Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
20 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 20S15
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23S12
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2023
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 22S43
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 20S15
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 19S26
Recall Date: Aug 29, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 19S16
Recall Date: May 13, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 18S20
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 18S08
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 16S42
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2016
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 16C05
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2016
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 15C11
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2015
Consumer Complaints
1.8K ComplaintsFord Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED THIS IN GOOD CONDITION FROM INDEPENDENT DEALER. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS ATTRIBUTED TO EVAP CANISTER. GOT THAT REPLACED, ENGINE LIGHT STAYED OFF FOR 4 MONTHS. LIGHT RETURNED AND MECHANIC ASSESSED FLUID LEAK INTO CYLINDERS 2 AND 3, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS. LIGHT WAS OFF FOR A DAY, RETURNED WHILE DRIVING AND NOW WE ARE FACED WITH REPLACING THE ENGINE. LESS THAN 100K ON THE ENGINE, THIS IS THEFT.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED THIS IN GOOD CONDITION FROM INDEPENDENT DEALER. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS ATTRIBUTED TO EVAP CANISTER. GOT THAT REPLACED, ENGINE LIGHT STAYED OFF FOR 4 MONTHS. LIGHT RETURNED AND MECHANIC ASSESSED FLUID LEAK INTO CYLINDERS 2 AND 3, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS. LIGHT WAS OFF FOR A DAY, RETURNED WHILE DRIVING AND NOW WE ARE FACED WITH REPLACING THE ENGINE. LESS THAN 100K ON THE ENGINE, THIS IS THEFT.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED THIS IN GOOD CONDITION FROM INDEPENDENT DEALER. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS ATTRIBUTED TO EVAP CANISTER. GOT THAT REPLACED, ENGINE LIGHT STAYED OFF FOR 4 MONTHS. LIGHT RETURNED AND MECHANIC ASSESSED FLUID LEAK INTO CYLINDERS 2 AND 3, REPLACED SPARK PLUGS. LIGHT WAS OFF FOR A DAY, RETURNED WHILE DRIVING AND NOW WE ARE FACED WITH REPLACING THE ENGINE. LESS THAN 100K ON THE ENGINE, THIS IS THEFT.
Mfg Campaign: 11403513
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO HAVE NEW TIRES INSTALLED, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW AND COULD NOT BE USED. I HAD TO PURCHASE NEW LUG NUTS BEFORE THE TIRES COULD BE INSTALLED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE LUG NUTS COULD NOT BE PUT BACK ON THE CAR BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE, AS THE TOOL USED TO REMOVE THEM WOULD NOT FIT IN THE CASE OF A FLAT TIRE OR THE CAP MAY COME LOOSE AND CAUSE THE LUG NUT TO BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE THE TIRE TO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO HAVE NEW TIRES INSTALLED, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW AND COULD NOT BE USED. I HAD TO PURCHASE NEW LUG NUTS BEFORE THE TIRES COULD BE INSTALLED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE LUG NUTS COULD NOT BE PUT BACK ON THE CAR BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE, AS THE TOOL USED TO REMOVE THEM WOULD NOT FIT IN THE CASE OF A FLAT TIRE OR THE CAP MAY COME LOOSE AND CAUSE THE LUG NUT TO BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE THE TIRE TO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO HAVE NEW TIRES INSTALLED, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW AND COULD NOT BE USED. I HAD TO PURCHASE NEW LUG NUTS BEFORE THE TIRES COULD BE INSTALLED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE LUG NUTS COULD NOT BE PUT BACK ON THE CAR BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE, AS THE TOOL USED TO REMOVE THEM WOULD NOT FIT IN THE CASE OF A FLAT TIRE OR THE CAP MAY COME LOOSE AND CAUSE THE LUG NUT TO BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE THE TIRE TO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11403148
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
CAR DOES NOT MOVE IN SELECTED GEAR. FIRST INCIDENT: THE CAR WAS PUT INTO DRIVE BUT THE CAR MOVED IN REVERSE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL 19S16 WHICH DESCRIBES EXACTLY THESE SYMPTOMS. SHORTLY AFTER THE RECALL SERVICE, THE SECOND INCIDENT: CAR WAS PUT INTO PARK BUT MOVED IN REVERSE AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. IT WAS RETURNED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND THEY REPORTED BACK THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE RECALL PROCEDURE CLEARLY DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. AND TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THE DEALERSHIP SUBURBAN FORD OF WATERFORD MI IS CHARGING ME FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC.
Corrective Action:
CAR DOES NOT MOVE IN SELECTED GEAR. FIRST INCIDENT: THE CAR WAS PUT INTO DRIVE BUT THE CAR MOVED IN REVERSE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL 19S16 WHICH DESCRIBES EXACTLY THESE SYMPTOMS. SHORTLY AFTER THE RECALL SERVICE, THE SECOND INCIDENT: CAR WAS PUT INTO PARK BUT MOVED IN REVERSE AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. IT WAS RETURNED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND THEY REPORTED BACK THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE RECALL PROCEDURE CLEARLY DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. AND TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THE DEALERSHIP SUBURBAN FORD OF WATERFORD MI IS CHARGING ME FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC.
Additional Notes:
CAR DOES NOT MOVE IN SELECTED GEAR. FIRST INCIDENT: THE CAR WAS PUT INTO DRIVE BUT THE CAR MOVED IN REVERSE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL 19S16 WHICH DESCRIBES EXACTLY THESE SYMPTOMS. SHORTLY AFTER THE RECALL SERVICE, THE SECOND INCIDENT: CAR WAS PUT INTO PARK BUT MOVED IN REVERSE AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. IT WAS RETURNED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND THEY REPORTED BACK THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE RECALL PROCEDURE CLEARLY DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. AND TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THE DEALERSHIP SUBURBAN FORD OF WATERFORD MI IS CHARGING ME FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC.
Mfg Campaign: 11399107
Recall Date: Mar 4, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWN SHIFT OR SLOW DOWN. A STRANGE SOUND CAN BE HEARD UNTIL I PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SOMETIMES.. THERE IS A STRANGE SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
Corrective Action:
WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWN SHIFT OR SLOW DOWN. A STRANGE SOUND CAN BE HEARD UNTIL I PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SOMETIMES.. THERE IS A STRANGE SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
Additional Notes:
WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWN SHIFT OR SLOW DOWN. A STRANGE SOUND CAN BE HEARD UNTIL I PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SOMETIMES.. THERE IS A STRANGE SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
Mfg Campaign: 11399126
Recall Date: Mar 4, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWN SHIFT OR SLOW DOWN. A STRANGE SOUND CAN BE HEARD UNTIL I PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SOMETIMES.. THERE IS A STRANGE SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
Corrective Action:
WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWN SHIFT OR SLOW DOWN. A STRANGE SOUND CAN BE HEARD UNTIL I PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SOMETIMES.. THERE IS A STRANGE SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
Additional Notes:
WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWN SHIFT OR SLOW DOWN. A STRANGE SOUND CAN BE HEARD UNTIL I PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SOMETIMES.. THERE IS A STRANGE SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
Mfg Campaign: 11399126
Recall Date: Mar 4, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWN SHIFT OR SLOW DOWN. A STRANGE SOUND CAN BE HEARD UNTIL I PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SOMETIMES.. THERE IS A STRANGE SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
Corrective Action:
WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWN SHIFT OR SLOW DOWN. A STRANGE SOUND CAN BE HEARD UNTIL I PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SOMETIMES.. THERE IS A STRANGE SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
Additional Notes:
WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT DOWN SHIFT OR SLOW DOWN. A STRANGE SOUND CAN BE HEARD UNTIL I PRESS ON THE BRAKES. THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SOMETIMES.. THERE IS A STRANGE SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
Mfg Campaign: 11399126
Recall Date: Mar 4, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
CAR WILL NOT SHIFT GEAR. SHIFTER IS IN PARK BUT CAR IS IN REVERSE.
Corrective Action:
CAR WILL NOT SHIFT GEAR. SHIFTER IS IN PARK BUT CAR IS IN REVERSE.
Additional Notes:
CAR WILL NOT SHIFT GEAR. SHIFTER IS IN PARK BUT CAR IS IN REVERSE.
Mfg Campaign: 11399188
Recall Date: Mar 4, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
FEBRUARY 19TH, 2021 (FRIDAY) WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE DASH LIGHTS FOR CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY CONTROL, EMERGENCY BRAKE, AIRBAG LIGHT, ADVANCE TRACK AND STEERING ASSIST FAULT BECAME ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME ON, THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO USE TURN SIGNALS AND STEERING BECAME STIFF. THE DRIVER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURNED IT BACK ON, THE LIGHTS WERE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME (20 MILES) WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE FOLLOWING DAY (SATURDAY) THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 70MPH ON THE HIGH WAY WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. THEY IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE HIGHWAY (THIS IS WHEN IT WAS LEARNED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT WORK). THE DRIVER AGAIN TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE ANOTHER 50 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT AND SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE FORD DEALER. SUNDAY, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH, THE VEHICLE LIGHTS AGAIN CAME ON. THE DRIVER EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND POWERED OFF/ON THE VEHICLE AGAIN. AND WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE THEIR TRIP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERATED AGAIN UNTIL TUESDAY, FEB 23RD WHEN IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER (5 MILE TRIP AT 40MPH). NO LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED WHEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEECHMONT FORD, CINCINNATI OH FOR ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RACK ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE LESS THAN 3 MONTHS AND PURCHASED FROM THIS DEALER. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 45K
Corrective Action:
FEBRUARY 19TH, 2021 (FRIDAY) WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE DASH LIGHTS FOR CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY CONTROL, EMERGENCY BRAKE, AIRBAG LIGHT, ADVANCE TRACK AND STEERING ASSIST FAULT BECAME ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME ON, THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO USE TURN SIGNALS AND STEERING BECAME STIFF. THE DRIVER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURNED IT BACK ON, THE LIGHTS WERE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME (20 MILES) WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE FOLLOWING DAY (SATURDAY) THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 70MPH ON THE HIGH WAY WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. THEY IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE HIGHWAY (THIS IS WHEN IT WAS LEARNED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT WORK). THE DRIVER AGAIN TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE ANOTHER 50 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT AND SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE FORD DEALER. SUNDAY, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH, THE VEHICLE LIGHTS AGAIN CAME ON. THE DRIVER EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND POWERED OFF/ON THE VEHICLE AGAIN. AND WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE THEIR TRIP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERATED AGAIN UNTIL TUESDAY, FEB 23RD WHEN IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER (5 MILE TRIP AT 40MPH). NO LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED WHEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEECHMONT FORD, CINCINNATI OH FOR ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RACK ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE LESS THAN 3 MONTHS AND PURCHASED FROM THIS DEALER. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 45K
Additional Notes:
FEBRUARY 19TH, 2021 (FRIDAY) WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE DASH LIGHTS FOR CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY CONTROL, EMERGENCY BRAKE, AIRBAG LIGHT, ADVANCE TRACK AND STEERING ASSIST FAULT BECAME ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME ON, THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO USE TURN SIGNALS AND STEERING BECAME STIFF. THE DRIVER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURNED IT BACK ON, THE LIGHTS WERE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME (20 MILES) WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE FOLLOWING DAY (SATURDAY) THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 70MPH ON THE HIGH WAY WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. THEY IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE HIGHWAY (THIS IS WHEN IT WAS LEARNED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT WORK). THE DRIVER AGAIN TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE ANOTHER 50 MILES WITHOUT INCIDENT AND SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE FORD DEALER. SUNDAY, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH, THE VEHICLE LIGHTS AGAIN CAME ON. THE DRIVER EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND POWERED OFF/ON THE VEHICLE AGAIN. AND WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE THEIR TRIP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERATED AGAIN UNTIL TUESDAY, FEB 23RD WHEN IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER (5 MILE TRIP AT 40MPH). NO LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED WHEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEECHMONT FORD, CINCINNATI OH FOR ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RACK ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE LESS THAN 3 MONTHS AND PURCHASED FROM THIS DEALER. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 45K
Mfg Campaign: 11397950
Recall Date: Feb 25, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I WAS PULLING OUT ACROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC ON A FLAT CITY STREET GOING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND AS I WAS HOLDING THE WHEEL, MAINTAINING MY DRIVE LINE, THE STEERING DROPPED OUT AND I WAS ROTATING THE WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT DESPERATE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO GRAB CONTROL AGAIN. IT FINALLY REGAINED SOME CONTROL BUT THE STEERING IS NOT CONSISTENT, IT DOESNT SEEM LIKE, ITS IN CONSTANT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALMOST LIKE ITS SHORTING OUT.
Corrective Action:
I WAS PULLING OUT ACROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC ON A FLAT CITY STREET GOING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND AS I WAS HOLDING THE WHEEL, MAINTAINING MY DRIVE LINE, THE STEERING DROPPED OUT AND I WAS ROTATING THE WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT DESPERATE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO GRAB CONTROL AGAIN. IT FINALLY REGAINED SOME CONTROL BUT THE STEERING IS NOT CONSISTENT, IT DOESNT SEEM LIKE, ITS IN CONSTANT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALMOST LIKE ITS SHORTING OUT.
Additional Notes:
I WAS PULLING OUT ACROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC ON A FLAT CITY STREET GOING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND AS I WAS HOLDING THE WHEEL, MAINTAINING MY DRIVE LINE, THE STEERING DROPPED OUT AND I WAS ROTATING THE WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT DESPERATE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO GRAB CONTROL AGAIN. IT FINALLY REGAINED SOME CONTROL BUT THE STEERING IS NOT CONSISTENT, IT DOESNT SEEM LIKE, ITS IN CONSTANT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALMOST LIKE ITS SHORTING OUT.
Mfg Campaign: 11396893
Recall Date: Feb 19, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I WAS PULLING OUT ACROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC ON A FLAT CITY STREET GOING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND AS I WAS HOLDING THE WHEEL, MAINTAINING MY DRIVE LINE, THE STEERING DROPPED OUT AND I WAS ROTATING THE WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT DESPERATE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO GRAB CONTROL AGAIN. IT FINALLY REGAINED SOME CONTROL BUT THE STEERING IS NOT CONSISTENT, IT DOESNT SEEM LIKE, ITS IN CONSTANT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALMOST LIKE ITS SHORTING OUT.
Corrective Action:
I WAS PULLING OUT ACROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC ON A FLAT CITY STREET GOING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND AS I WAS HOLDING THE WHEEL, MAINTAINING MY DRIVE LINE, THE STEERING DROPPED OUT AND I WAS ROTATING THE WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT DESPERATE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO GRAB CONTROL AGAIN. IT FINALLY REGAINED SOME CONTROL BUT THE STEERING IS NOT CONSISTENT, IT DOESNT SEEM LIKE, ITS IN CONSTANT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALMOST LIKE ITS SHORTING OUT.
Additional Notes:
I WAS PULLING OUT ACROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC ON A FLAT CITY STREET GOING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND AS I WAS HOLDING THE WHEEL, MAINTAINING MY DRIVE LINE, THE STEERING DROPPED OUT AND I WAS ROTATING THE WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT DESPERATE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO GRAB CONTROL AGAIN. IT FINALLY REGAINED SOME CONTROL BUT THE STEERING IS NOT CONSISTENT, IT DOESNT SEEM LIKE, ITS IN CONSTANT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ALMOST LIKE ITS SHORTING OUT.
Mfg Campaign: 11396893
Recall Date: Feb 19, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTS VERY HARD. SO HARD IT THROWS DRIVER AND PASSENGER(S) BACKWARDS.THIS IS MOST PRONOUNCED AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 30 MPH WHEN IT SHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 3RD. PERIODICALLY, IT ALSO SHIFTS VERY HARD FROM 5TH TO 6TH AT CONSTANT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 55. THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY CONCERN AS IT IS HARD AND ABRUPT CAUSING A STARTLING SCARE AND A REACTION THAT CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
THE TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTS VERY HARD. SO HARD IT THROWS DRIVER AND PASSENGER(S) BACKWARDS.THIS IS MOST PRONOUNCED AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 30 MPH WHEN IT SHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 3RD. PERIODICALLY, IT ALSO SHIFTS VERY HARD FROM 5TH TO 6TH AT CONSTANT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 55. THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY CONCERN AS IT IS HARD AND ABRUPT CAUSING A STARTLING SCARE AND A REACTION THAT CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Additional Notes:
THE TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTS VERY HARD. SO HARD IT THROWS DRIVER AND PASSENGER(S) BACKWARDS.THIS IS MOST PRONOUNCED AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 30 MPH WHEN IT SHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 3RD. PERIODICALLY, IT ALSO SHIFTS VERY HARD FROM 5TH TO 6TH AT CONSTANT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 55. THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY CONCERN AS IT IS HARD AND ABRUPT CAUSING A STARTLING SCARE AND A REACTION THAT CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Mfg Campaign: 11395678
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE FRONT AIRBAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS RAINY AND ROADS WERE WET WHEN IT CAME ON.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE FRONT AIRBAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS RAINY AND ROADS WERE WET WHEN IT CAME ON.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE FRONT AIRBAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS RAINY AND ROADS WERE WET WHEN IT CAME ON.
Mfg Campaign: 11395639
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
TRUNK POPS OPEN RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. WHEN I SHUT IT, I CAN HEAR IT CLICKING SOMETIMES & IT POPS BACK OPEN BY ITSELF. OTHER TIMES, IT'S SILENT AND I THINK IT'S OK AND IT POPS BACK OPEN AGAIN. THE FOB IS NOT ON ME WHEN THIS HAPPENS, I'M NOT TOUCHING THE VEHICLE AT ALL. IT HAS STARTED SINCE WINTER BEGAN. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS, I FOUND YEARS WORTH OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS JUST DOING A SIMPLE ONLINE SEARCH TO HELP ME FIGURE THIS OUT. OBVIOUS MANUFACTURERS FLAW.
Corrective Action:
TRUNK POPS OPEN RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. WHEN I SHUT IT, I CAN HEAR IT CLICKING SOMETIMES & IT POPS BACK OPEN BY ITSELF. OTHER TIMES, IT'S SILENT AND I THINK IT'S OK AND IT POPS BACK OPEN AGAIN. THE FOB IS NOT ON ME WHEN THIS HAPPENS, I'M NOT TOUCHING THE VEHICLE AT ALL. IT HAS STARTED SINCE WINTER BEGAN. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS, I FOUND YEARS WORTH OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS JUST DOING A SIMPLE ONLINE SEARCH TO HELP ME FIGURE THIS OUT. OBVIOUS MANUFACTURERS FLAW.
Additional Notes:
TRUNK POPS OPEN RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. WHEN I SHUT IT, I CAN HEAR IT CLICKING SOMETIMES & IT POPS BACK OPEN BY ITSELF. OTHER TIMES, IT'S SILENT AND I THINK IT'S OK AND IT POPS BACK OPEN AGAIN. THE FOB IS NOT ON ME WHEN THIS HAPPENS, I'M NOT TOUCHING THE VEHICLE AT ALL. IT HAS STARTED SINCE WINTER BEGAN. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS, I FOUND YEARS WORTH OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS JUST DOING A SIMPLE ONLINE SEARCH TO HELP ME FIGURE THIS OUT. OBVIOUS MANUFACTURERS FLAW.
Mfg Campaign: 11395142
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR WON'T DRIVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND ON AGAIN JUST TO MOVE A LITTLE UNTIL I MADE IT TO MY LOCATION
Corrective Action:
MY CAR WON'T DRIVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND ON AGAIN JUST TO MOVE A LITTLE UNTIL I MADE IT TO MY LOCATION
Additional Notes:
MY CAR WON'T DRIVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND ON AGAIN JUST TO MOVE A LITTLE UNTIL I MADE IT TO MY LOCATION
Mfg Campaign: 11395310
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR WON'T DRIVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND ON AGAIN JUST TO MOVE A LITTLE UNTIL I MADE IT TO MY LOCATION
Corrective Action:
MY CAR WON'T DRIVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND ON AGAIN JUST TO MOVE A LITTLE UNTIL I MADE IT TO MY LOCATION
Additional Notes:
MY CAR WON'T DRIVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND ON AGAIN JUST TO MOVE A LITTLE UNTIL I MADE IT TO MY LOCATION
Mfg Campaign: 11395310
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
AS I WAS DRIVING THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON (SEE MANUAL), THEN ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE FLUID TEMP, NO DIRECTIONALS, NO HEAT OR DIRECTIONALS, NO DASH LIGHTS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE, AND HILL ASSIST LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND OFF. I WAS DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHILE THIS IS A NEW TO ME CAR I HAVE ALWAYS HAD FORDS INCLUDING AN EXCURSION AND MORE RECENTLY AN 07 FOCUS THAT DIED AT 300,000. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THEM ALBEIT THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT REALLY HAS ME THINKING ABOUT NEVER BUYING A FORD AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
AS I WAS DRIVING THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON (SEE MANUAL), THEN ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE FLUID TEMP, NO DIRECTIONALS, NO HEAT OR DIRECTIONALS, NO DASH LIGHTS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE, AND HILL ASSIST LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND OFF. I WAS DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHILE THIS IS A NEW TO ME CAR I HAVE ALWAYS HAD FORDS INCLUDING AN EXCURSION AND MORE RECENTLY AN 07 FOCUS THAT DIED AT 300,000. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THEM ALBEIT THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT REALLY HAS ME THINKING ABOUT NEVER BUYING A FORD AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
AS I WAS DRIVING THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON (SEE MANUAL), THEN ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE FLUID TEMP, NO DIRECTIONALS, NO HEAT OR DIRECTIONALS, NO DASH LIGHTS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE, AND HILL ASSIST LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND OFF. I WAS DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHILE THIS IS A NEW TO ME CAR I HAVE ALWAYS HAD FORDS INCLUDING AN EXCURSION AND MORE RECENTLY AN 07 FOCUS THAT DIED AT 300,000. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THEM ALBEIT THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT REALLY HAS ME THINKING ABOUT NEVER BUYING A FORD AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11394996
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AS I WAS DRIVING THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON (SEE MANUAL), THEN ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE FLUID TEMP, NO DIRECTIONALS, NO HEAT OR DIRECTIONALS, NO DASH LIGHTS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE, AND HILL ASSIST LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND OFF. I WAS DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHILE THIS IS A NEW TO ME CAR I HAVE ALWAYS HAD FORDS INCLUDING AN EXCURSION AND MORE RECENTLY AN 07 FOCUS THAT DIED AT 300,000. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THEM ALBEIT THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT REALLY HAS ME THINKING ABOUT NEVER BUYING A FORD AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
AS I WAS DRIVING THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON (SEE MANUAL), THEN ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE FLUID TEMP, NO DIRECTIONALS, NO HEAT OR DIRECTIONALS, NO DASH LIGHTS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE, AND HILL ASSIST LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND OFF. I WAS DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHILE THIS IS A NEW TO ME CAR I HAVE ALWAYS HAD FORDS INCLUDING AN EXCURSION AND MORE RECENTLY AN 07 FOCUS THAT DIED AT 300,000. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THEM ALBEIT THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT REALLY HAS ME THINKING ABOUT NEVER BUYING A FORD AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
AS I WAS DRIVING THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON (SEE MANUAL), THEN ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE FLUID TEMP, NO DIRECTIONALS, NO HEAT OR DIRECTIONALS, NO DASH LIGHTS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE, AND HILL ASSIST LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND OFF. I WAS DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHILE THIS IS A NEW TO ME CAR I HAVE ALWAYS HAD FORDS INCLUDING AN EXCURSION AND MORE RECENTLY AN 07 FOCUS THAT DIED AT 300,000. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THEM ALBEIT THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT REALLY HAS ME THINKING ABOUT NEVER BUYING A FORD AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11394996
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
AS I WAS DRIVING THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON (SEE MANUAL), THEN ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE FLUID TEMP, NO DIRECTIONALS, NO HEAT OR DIRECTIONALS, NO DASH LIGHTS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE, AND HILL ASSIST LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND OFF. I WAS DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHILE THIS IS A NEW TO ME CAR I HAVE ALWAYS HAD FORDS INCLUDING AN EXCURSION AND MORE RECENTLY AN 07 FOCUS THAT DIED AT 300,000. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THEM ALBEIT THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT REALLY HAS ME THINKING ABOUT NEVER BUYING A FORD AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
AS I WAS DRIVING THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON (SEE MANUAL), THEN ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE FLUID TEMP, NO DIRECTIONALS, NO HEAT OR DIRECTIONALS, NO DASH LIGHTS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE, AND HILL ASSIST LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND OFF. I WAS DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHILE THIS IS A NEW TO ME CAR I HAVE ALWAYS HAD FORDS INCLUDING AN EXCURSION AND MORE RECENTLY AN 07 FOCUS THAT DIED AT 300,000. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THEM ALBEIT THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT REALLY HAS ME THINKING ABOUT NEVER BUYING A FORD AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
AS I WAS DRIVING THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON (SEE MANUAL), THEN ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE FLUID TEMP, NO DIRECTIONALS, NO HEAT OR DIRECTIONALS, NO DASH LIGHTS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE, AND HILL ASSIST LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND OFF. I WAS DOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHILE THIS IS A NEW TO ME CAR I HAVE ALWAYS HAD FORDS INCLUDING AN EXCURSION AND MORE RECENTLY AN 07 FOCUS THAT DIED AT 300,000. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THEM ALBEIT THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE AND IT REALLY HAS ME THINKING ABOUT NEVER BUYING A FORD AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11394996
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
GETTING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT - THE READING IS MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1. AFTER OUR MECHANIC HAS TRIED OVER AND OVER TO FIND WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM. HE SPOKE TO A MECHANIC THAT WORKS FOR FORD. HE WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A KNOWN FAULT IN THAT ENGINE THAT THE COOLANT LEAKS INTO THE ENGINE AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP - CRACK THE BLOCK. FORD HAS NOT DONE A RECALL FOR THIS ITEM EVEN THOUGH I AM ABLE TO FIND NUMERORUS COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND I OWE TOO MUCH TO JUST TRADE THE CAR IN TO BECOME SOMEONE ELSE'S PROBLEM. SO KNOW I HAVE OUR MECHANIC LOOKING FOR AN ENGINE AND HAVE TO JUST HOPE AND PRAY THAT THIS ENGINE THAT WE FIND DOESN'T HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WISH I COULD UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE IF IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
GETTING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT - THE READING IS MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1. AFTER OUR MECHANIC HAS TRIED OVER AND OVER TO FIND WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM. HE SPOKE TO A MECHANIC THAT WORKS FOR FORD. HE WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A KNOWN FAULT IN THAT ENGINE THAT THE COOLANT LEAKS INTO THE ENGINE AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP - CRACK THE BLOCK. FORD HAS NOT DONE A RECALL FOR THIS ITEM EVEN THOUGH I AM ABLE TO FIND NUMERORUS COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND I OWE TOO MUCH TO JUST TRADE THE CAR IN TO BECOME SOMEONE ELSE'S PROBLEM. SO KNOW I HAVE OUR MECHANIC LOOKING FOR AN ENGINE AND HAVE TO JUST HOPE AND PRAY THAT THIS ENGINE THAT WE FIND DOESN'T HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WISH I COULD UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE IF IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
GETTING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT - THE READING IS MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1. AFTER OUR MECHANIC HAS TRIED OVER AND OVER TO FIND WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM. HE SPOKE TO A MECHANIC THAT WORKS FOR FORD. HE WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A KNOWN FAULT IN THAT ENGINE THAT THE COOLANT LEAKS INTO THE ENGINE AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP - CRACK THE BLOCK. FORD HAS NOT DONE A RECALL FOR THIS ITEM EVEN THOUGH I AM ABLE TO FIND NUMERORUS COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND I OWE TOO MUCH TO JUST TRADE THE CAR IN TO BECOME SOMEONE ELSE'S PROBLEM. SO KNOW I HAVE OUR MECHANIC LOOKING FOR AN ENGINE AND HAVE TO JUST HOPE AND PRAY THAT THIS ENGINE THAT WE FIND DOESN'T HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WISH I COULD UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE IF IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11394263
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
LOOSING COOLANT, THICK WHITE SMOKE AT STARTUP AFTER THE CAR SITS FOR A WHILE.
Corrective Action:
LOOSING COOLANT, THICK WHITE SMOKE AT STARTUP AFTER THE CAR SITS FOR A WHILE.
Additional Notes:
LOOSING COOLANT, THICK WHITE SMOKE AT STARTUP AFTER THE CAR SITS FOR A WHILE.
Mfg Campaign: 11390755
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2021
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