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:
TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON FLORIDA RT 54 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, ENGINE SHUT DOWN,RESTARTED AFTER 15 MIN,TOOK VEHICLE TO PARK FORD IN WESLEY CHAPPLE FL.GOT VEH. BACK 3 DIFFERENT TIMES SAME PROBLEM IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS T
Corrective Action:
TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON FLORIDA RT 54 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, ENGINE SHUT DOWN,RESTARTED AFTER 15 MIN,TOOK VEHICLE TO PARK FORD IN WESLEY CHAPPLE FL.GOT VEH. BACK 3 DIFFERENT TIMES SAME PROBLEM IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS T
Additional Notes:
TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON FLORIDA RT 54 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, ENGINE SHUT DOWN,RESTARTED AFTER 15 MIN,TOOK VEHICLE TO PARK FORD IN WESLEY CHAPPLE FL.GOT VEH. BACK 3 DIFFERENT TIMES SAME PROBLEM IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS T
Mfg Campaign: 10978659
Recall Date: Apr 15, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
I RAN INTO A BIRD ON THE ROAD. IT CAUSED THE GRILL AND PIECES TO BREAK NEXT TO THE RADIATOR TO BREAK. IT IS GOING TO COST A FORTUNE. IF I HAD MY OLD CAR NO DAMAGE WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. FORD BUILT THEM SO CHEAP IT CAUSED A BUNCH OF DAMAGE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT EVEN SAID IT WAS NOT SOLID. IT IS DEFECTIVE. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING THE CAR DEFECTIVELY THAT IT WOULD BE TOTALED BY A BIRD.
Corrective Action:
I RAN INTO A BIRD ON THE ROAD. IT CAUSED THE GRILL AND PIECES TO BREAK NEXT TO THE RADIATOR TO BREAK. IT IS GOING TO COST A FORTUNE. IF I HAD MY OLD CAR NO DAMAGE WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. FORD BUILT THEM SO CHEAP IT CAUSED A BUNCH OF DAMAGE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT EVEN SAID IT WAS NOT SOLID. IT IS DEFECTIVE. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING THE CAR DEFECTIVELY THAT IT WOULD BE TOTALED BY A BIRD.
Additional Notes:
I RAN INTO A BIRD ON THE ROAD. IT CAUSED THE GRILL AND PIECES TO BREAK NEXT TO THE RADIATOR TO BREAK. IT IS GOING TO COST A FORTUNE. IF I HAD MY OLD CAR NO DAMAGE WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. FORD BUILT THEM SO CHEAP IT CAUSED A BUNCH OF DAMAGE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT EVEN SAID IT WAS NOT SOLID. IT IS DEFECTIVE. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING THE CAR DEFECTIVELY THAT IT WOULD BE TOTALED BY A BIRD.
Mfg Campaign: 10978580
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE NEAR POWER AND PHONE LINES WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. I WAS ABLE TO STEP HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR STOPPED AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 2 FEET. THE FORD DEALER CHECKED CODES, ETC. AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. I HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A RECALL FROM FORD AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY HAD BEEN REPLACED ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. I FEEL THAT ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE HAS CAUSED THIS INCIDENT BECAUSE THERE IS NO SHIELDING FOR THE GAS PEDAL. I HAVE ABOUT 8400 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE NEAR POWER AND PHONE LINES WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. I WAS ABLE TO STEP HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR STOPPED AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 2 FEET. THE FORD DEALER CHECKED CODES, ETC. AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. I HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A RECALL FROM FORD AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY HAD BEEN REPLACED ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. I FEEL THAT ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE HAS CAUSED THIS INCIDENT BECAUSE THERE IS NO SHIELDING FOR THE GAS PEDAL. I HAVE ABOUT 8400 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE NEAR POWER AND PHONE LINES WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. I WAS ABLE TO STEP HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR STOPPED AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 2 FEET. THE FORD DEALER CHECKED CODES, ETC. AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. I HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A RECALL FROM FORD AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY HAD BEEN REPLACED ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. I FEEL THAT ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE HAS CAUSED THIS INCIDENT BECAUSE THERE IS NO SHIELDING FOR THE GAS PEDAL. I HAVE ABOUT 8400 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 10970297
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
MADISON, WI,WEST BELTLINE HWY, HEADED WEST BOUND IN MIDDLE LANE, JAN 21, 2017, 11:00AM: AT 60 MPH ON 6 LANE HWY CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED TO A CRAWL. A WRENCH ICON APPEARED ON THE DRIVER'S DASH PANEL WITH STATEMENT "CHECK OWNER MANUAL". AS CAR SLOWED TO A CRAWL (BUT DID NOT SHUT OFF) WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER IN TRAFFIC SAFELY TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE W/O CONTROL OF CAR OTHER THAN STEERING (AUTO STEERING CONTINUED TO FUNCTION). I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT NO RESPONSE. THIS WAS REPEAT OF A SIMILAR INCIDENT ON JAN 11. TURN OFF CAR, WAITED 1 MINUTE AND DID A RE-START (MUCH LIKE MY DESK TOP PC. IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO MIDDLETON (WI) FORD DEALER WHO HAD WORKED ON CAR PREVIOUS WEEK (JAN 13-17) FOR SAME FAILURE (A BENT WIRE FOUND). DURING THE JAN 13-17 PERIOD THE DEALER IN A ROAD TEST EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. LEFT CAR WITH DEALER FOR A 8 DAYS WHILE OUT OF TOWN. DEALER COULD NOT REPEAT FAILURE. APPARENTLY DISCUSSED WITH FORD HQ. WAS TOLD THE FILE WOULD BE KEPT OPEN AND THE BRING IT IN AGAIN IF IT FAILED. MY WIFE NOW CALLS CAR THE "DEATH TRAP" AND REFUSES TO RIDE IN IT!
Corrective Action:
MADISON, WI,WEST BELTLINE HWY, HEADED WEST BOUND IN MIDDLE LANE, JAN 21, 2017, 11:00AM: AT 60 MPH ON 6 LANE HWY CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED TO A CRAWL. A WRENCH ICON APPEARED ON THE DRIVER'S DASH PANEL WITH STATEMENT "CHECK OWNER MANUAL". AS CAR SLOWED TO A CRAWL (BUT DID NOT SHUT OFF) WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER IN TRAFFIC SAFELY TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE W/O CONTROL OF CAR OTHER THAN STEERING (AUTO STEERING CONTINUED TO FUNCTION). I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT NO RESPONSE. THIS WAS REPEAT OF A SIMILAR INCIDENT ON JAN 11. TURN OFF CAR, WAITED 1 MINUTE AND DID A RE-START (MUCH LIKE MY DESK TOP PC. IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO MIDDLETON (WI) FORD DEALER WHO HAD WORKED ON CAR PREVIOUS WEEK (JAN 13-17) FOR SAME FAILURE (A BENT WIRE FOUND). DURING THE JAN 13-17 PERIOD THE DEALER IN A ROAD TEST EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. LEFT CAR WITH DEALER FOR A 8 DAYS WHILE OUT OF TOWN. DEALER COULD NOT REPEAT FAILURE. APPARENTLY DISCUSSED WITH FORD HQ. WAS TOLD THE FILE WOULD BE KEPT OPEN AND THE BRING IT IN AGAIN IF IT FAILED. MY WIFE NOW CALLS CAR THE "DEATH TRAP" AND REFUSES TO RIDE IN IT!
Additional Notes:
MADISON, WI,WEST BELTLINE HWY, HEADED WEST BOUND IN MIDDLE LANE, JAN 21, 2017, 11:00AM: AT 60 MPH ON 6 LANE HWY CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED TO A CRAWL. A WRENCH ICON APPEARED ON THE DRIVER'S DASH PANEL WITH STATEMENT "CHECK OWNER MANUAL". AS CAR SLOWED TO A CRAWL (BUT DID NOT SHUT OFF) WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER IN TRAFFIC SAFELY TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE W/O CONTROL OF CAR OTHER THAN STEERING (AUTO STEERING CONTINUED TO FUNCTION). I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT NO RESPONSE. THIS WAS REPEAT OF A SIMILAR INCIDENT ON JAN 11. TURN OFF CAR, WAITED 1 MINUTE AND DID A RE-START (MUCH LIKE MY DESK TOP PC. IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO MIDDLETON (WI) FORD DEALER WHO HAD WORKED ON CAR PREVIOUS WEEK (JAN 13-17) FOR SAME FAILURE (A BENT WIRE FOUND). DURING THE JAN 13-17 PERIOD THE DEALER IN A ROAD TEST EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. LEFT CAR WITH DEALER FOR A 8 DAYS WHILE OUT OF TOWN. DEALER COULD NOT REPEAT FAILURE. APPARENTLY DISCUSSED WITH FORD HQ. WAS TOLD THE FILE WOULD BE KEPT OPEN AND THE BRING IT IN AGAIN IF IT FAILED. MY WIFE NOW CALLS CAR THE "DEATH TRAP" AND REFUSES TO RIDE IN IT!
Mfg Campaign: 10957144
Recall Date: Feb 26, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MADISON, WI,WEST BELTLINE HWY, HEADED WEST BOUND IN MIDDLE LANE, JAN 21, 2017, 11:00AM: AT 60 MPH ON 6 LANE HWY CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED TO A CRAWL. A WRENCH ICON APPEARED ON THE DRIVER'S DASH PANEL WITH STATEMENT "CHECK OWNER MANUAL". AS CAR SLOWED TO A CRAWL (BUT DID NOT SHUT OFF) WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER IN TRAFFIC SAFELY TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE W/O CONTROL OF CAR OTHER THAN STEERING (AUTO STEERING CONTINUED TO FUNCTION). I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT NO RESPONSE. THIS WAS REPEAT OF A SIMILAR INCIDENT ON JAN 11. TURN OFF CAR, WAITED 1 MINUTE AND DID A RE-START (MUCH LIKE MY DESK TOP PC. IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO MIDDLETON (WI) FORD DEALER WHO HAD WORKED ON CAR PREVIOUS WEEK (JAN 13-17) FOR SAME FAILURE (A BENT WIRE FOUND). DURING THE JAN 13-17 PERIOD THE DEALER IN A ROAD TEST EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. LEFT CAR WITH DEALER FOR A 8 DAYS WHILE OUT OF TOWN. DEALER COULD NOT REPEAT FAILURE. APPARENTLY DISCUSSED WITH FORD HQ. WAS TOLD THE FILE WOULD BE KEPT OPEN AND THE BRING IT IN AGAIN IF IT FAILED. MY WIFE NOW CALLS CAR THE "DEATH TRAP" AND REFUSES TO RIDE IN IT!
Corrective Action:
MADISON, WI,WEST BELTLINE HWY, HEADED WEST BOUND IN MIDDLE LANE, JAN 21, 2017, 11:00AM: AT 60 MPH ON 6 LANE HWY CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED TO A CRAWL. A WRENCH ICON APPEARED ON THE DRIVER'S DASH PANEL WITH STATEMENT "CHECK OWNER MANUAL". AS CAR SLOWED TO A CRAWL (BUT DID NOT SHUT OFF) WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER IN TRAFFIC SAFELY TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE W/O CONTROL OF CAR OTHER THAN STEERING (AUTO STEERING CONTINUED TO FUNCTION). I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT NO RESPONSE. THIS WAS REPEAT OF A SIMILAR INCIDENT ON JAN 11. TURN OFF CAR, WAITED 1 MINUTE AND DID A RE-START (MUCH LIKE MY DESK TOP PC. IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO MIDDLETON (WI) FORD DEALER WHO HAD WORKED ON CAR PREVIOUS WEEK (JAN 13-17) FOR SAME FAILURE (A BENT WIRE FOUND). DURING THE JAN 13-17 PERIOD THE DEALER IN A ROAD TEST EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. LEFT CAR WITH DEALER FOR A 8 DAYS WHILE OUT OF TOWN. DEALER COULD NOT REPEAT FAILURE. APPARENTLY DISCUSSED WITH FORD HQ. WAS TOLD THE FILE WOULD BE KEPT OPEN AND THE BRING IT IN AGAIN IF IT FAILED. MY WIFE NOW CALLS CAR THE "DEATH TRAP" AND REFUSES TO RIDE IN IT!
Additional Notes:
MADISON, WI,WEST BELTLINE HWY, HEADED WEST BOUND IN MIDDLE LANE, JAN 21, 2017, 11:00AM: AT 60 MPH ON 6 LANE HWY CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED TO A CRAWL. A WRENCH ICON APPEARED ON THE DRIVER'S DASH PANEL WITH STATEMENT "CHECK OWNER MANUAL". AS CAR SLOWED TO A CRAWL (BUT DID NOT SHUT OFF) WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER IN TRAFFIC SAFELY TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE W/O CONTROL OF CAR OTHER THAN STEERING (AUTO STEERING CONTINUED TO FUNCTION). I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT NO RESPONSE. THIS WAS REPEAT OF A SIMILAR INCIDENT ON JAN 11. TURN OFF CAR, WAITED 1 MINUTE AND DID A RE-START (MUCH LIKE MY DESK TOP PC. IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO MIDDLETON (WI) FORD DEALER WHO HAD WORKED ON CAR PREVIOUS WEEK (JAN 13-17) FOR SAME FAILURE (A BENT WIRE FOUND). DURING THE JAN 13-17 PERIOD THE DEALER IN A ROAD TEST EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. LEFT CAR WITH DEALER FOR A 8 DAYS WHILE OUT OF TOWN. DEALER COULD NOT REPEAT FAILURE. APPARENTLY DISCUSSED WITH FORD HQ. WAS TOLD THE FILE WOULD BE KEPT OPEN AND THE BRING IT IN AGAIN IF IT FAILED. MY WIFE NOW CALLS CAR THE "DEATH TRAP" AND REFUSES TO RIDE IN IT!
Mfg Campaign: 10957144
Recall Date: Feb 26, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
DRIVING ON A DAMP CITY ROAD, APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, ABS SEEMED TO NOT FUNCTION CAUSING CAR TO SLIDE INTO THE CAR AHEAD CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ACCIDENT DID NOT DEPLOY AIRBAGS.
Corrective Action:
DRIVING ON A DAMP CITY ROAD, APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, ABS SEEMED TO NOT FUNCTION CAUSING CAR TO SLIDE INTO THE CAR AHEAD CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ACCIDENT DID NOT DEPLOY AIRBAGS.
Additional Notes:
DRIVING ON A DAMP CITY ROAD, APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, ABS SEEMED TO NOT FUNCTION CAUSING CAR TO SLIDE INTO THE CAR AHEAD CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ACCIDENT DID NOT DEPLOY AIRBAGS.
Mfg Campaign: 10956216
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
DRIVING ON A DAMP CITY ROAD, APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, ABS SEEMED TO NOT FUNCTION CAUSING CAR TO SLIDE INTO THE CAR AHEAD CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ACCIDENT DID NOT DEPLOY AIRBAGS.
Corrective Action:
DRIVING ON A DAMP CITY ROAD, APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, ABS SEEMED TO NOT FUNCTION CAUSING CAR TO SLIDE INTO THE CAR AHEAD CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ACCIDENT DID NOT DEPLOY AIRBAGS.
Additional Notes:
DRIVING ON A DAMP CITY ROAD, APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, ABS SEEMED TO NOT FUNCTION CAUSING CAR TO SLIDE INTO THE CAR AHEAD CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ACCIDENT DID NOT DEPLOY AIRBAGS.
Mfg Campaign: 10956216
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR HAD BEEN VIBRATING PRETTY BAD FOR A WHILE, BUT I LIVE ON A DIRT ROAD AND KNOW THAT MUD CAN CAUSE THIS, SO I CHALKED IT UP TO THAT AND WAS GETTING THE UNDER CARRIAGE WASHED AND NOTICING THAT THIS DID NOT HELP. 2 DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND THE ORANGE "WRENCH" LIGHT APPEARED WITH THE WORDS "SEE MANUAL." I RAN A VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT AS I WAS DRIVING AND COULDN'T READ MY MANUAL AT THAT MOMENT. THE VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT SAID THAT EVERYTHING BUT MY OIL LIFE WAS "UNCERTAIN." I STOPPED BY MY HOME TO HAVE SOMEONE COME WITH ME TO GIVE ME A RIDE, AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, THE WRENCH LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I TOOK IT IN TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP (I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM THIS DEALERSHIP AND EVERY OIL CHANGE HAS BEEN DONE THERE) THAT NIGHT AND WAS TOLD THE NEXT DAY THAT THERE WAS A CODE GIVEN OFF THAT SIGNALED "LOW FUEL PRESSURE" AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE MECHANICS FOUND THAT MY GAS LINE WAS FAULTY AND LITERALLY "FELL APART." I'M WRITING THIS JUST IN CASE ANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS CAR HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM.
Corrective Action:
MY CAR HAD BEEN VIBRATING PRETTY BAD FOR A WHILE, BUT I LIVE ON A DIRT ROAD AND KNOW THAT MUD CAN CAUSE THIS, SO I CHALKED IT UP TO THAT AND WAS GETTING THE UNDER CARRIAGE WASHED AND NOTICING THAT THIS DID NOT HELP. 2 DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND THE ORANGE "WRENCH" LIGHT APPEARED WITH THE WORDS "SEE MANUAL." I RAN A VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT AS I WAS DRIVING AND COULDN'T READ MY MANUAL AT THAT MOMENT. THE VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT SAID THAT EVERYTHING BUT MY OIL LIFE WAS "UNCERTAIN." I STOPPED BY MY HOME TO HAVE SOMEONE COME WITH ME TO GIVE ME A RIDE, AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, THE WRENCH LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I TOOK IT IN TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP (I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM THIS DEALERSHIP AND EVERY OIL CHANGE HAS BEEN DONE THERE) THAT NIGHT AND WAS TOLD THE NEXT DAY THAT THERE WAS A CODE GIVEN OFF THAT SIGNALED "LOW FUEL PRESSURE" AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE MECHANICS FOUND THAT MY GAS LINE WAS FAULTY AND LITERALLY "FELL APART." I'M WRITING THIS JUST IN CASE ANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS CAR HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM.
Additional Notes:
MY CAR HAD BEEN VIBRATING PRETTY BAD FOR A WHILE, BUT I LIVE ON A DIRT ROAD AND KNOW THAT MUD CAN CAUSE THIS, SO I CHALKED IT UP TO THAT AND WAS GETTING THE UNDER CARRIAGE WASHED AND NOTICING THAT THIS DID NOT HELP. 2 DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND THE ORANGE "WRENCH" LIGHT APPEARED WITH THE WORDS "SEE MANUAL." I RAN A VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT AS I WAS DRIVING AND COULDN'T READ MY MANUAL AT THAT MOMENT. THE VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT SAID THAT EVERYTHING BUT MY OIL LIFE WAS "UNCERTAIN." I STOPPED BY MY HOME TO HAVE SOMEONE COME WITH ME TO GIVE ME A RIDE, AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, THE WRENCH LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I TOOK IT IN TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP (I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM THIS DEALERSHIP AND EVERY OIL CHANGE HAS BEEN DONE THERE) THAT NIGHT AND WAS TOLD THE NEXT DAY THAT THERE WAS A CODE GIVEN OFF THAT SIGNALED "LOW FUEL PRESSURE" AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE MECHANICS FOUND THAT MY GAS LINE WAS FAULTY AND LITERALLY "FELL APART." I'M WRITING THIS JUST IN CASE ANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS CAR HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM.
Mfg Campaign: 10956230
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING MY 2016 FORD FUSION ON THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH. I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. THE ORANGE WRENCH LIGHT WAS ON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAID SEE OWNERS MANUAL AND THE CAR WAS SHUDDERING AND SHAKING. IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT IN A VERY REMOTE AREA. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AND GET TO MY DESTINATION. THE NEXT DAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED. DRIVING ON VERY REMOTE HIGHWAY GOING APPROX 75 AND CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND DIES. THIS TIME THERE WAS A TRUCK BEHIND ME AND HE HAD TO SWERVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE TO AVOID REAR ENDING ME. I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER BUT NOT OUT OF MY LANE. CAR WAS SHUDDERING AGAIN, WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. CAR STARTED AFTER 2 TRIES. I HAD TO HAVE MY HUSBAND DRIVE 7 HOURS TO GET ME AND PUT THE CAR UP ON A RENTED UHAUL CAR TRANSPORT AND DRIVE 7 HRS BACK HOME TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY FAILED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. VERY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND VERY SCARY. I CALLED FORD AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT HAVE NOT NOTIFIED OWNERS YET.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING MY 2016 FORD FUSION ON THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH. I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. THE ORANGE WRENCH LIGHT WAS ON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAID SEE OWNERS MANUAL AND THE CAR WAS SHUDDERING AND SHAKING. IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT IN A VERY REMOTE AREA. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AND GET TO MY DESTINATION. THE NEXT DAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED. DRIVING ON VERY REMOTE HIGHWAY GOING APPROX 75 AND CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND DIES. THIS TIME THERE WAS A TRUCK BEHIND ME AND HE HAD TO SWERVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE TO AVOID REAR ENDING ME. I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER BUT NOT OUT OF MY LANE. CAR WAS SHUDDERING AGAIN, WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. CAR STARTED AFTER 2 TRIES. I HAD TO HAVE MY HUSBAND DRIVE 7 HOURS TO GET ME AND PUT THE CAR UP ON A RENTED UHAUL CAR TRANSPORT AND DRIVE 7 HRS BACK HOME TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY FAILED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. VERY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND VERY SCARY. I CALLED FORD AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT HAVE NOT NOTIFIED OWNERS YET.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING MY 2016 FORD FUSION ON THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH. I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. THE ORANGE WRENCH LIGHT WAS ON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAID SEE OWNERS MANUAL AND THE CAR WAS SHUDDERING AND SHAKING. IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT IN A VERY REMOTE AREA. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AND GET TO MY DESTINATION. THE NEXT DAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED. DRIVING ON VERY REMOTE HIGHWAY GOING APPROX 75 AND CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND DIES. THIS TIME THERE WAS A TRUCK BEHIND ME AND HE HAD TO SWERVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE TO AVOID REAR ENDING ME. I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER BUT NOT OUT OF MY LANE. CAR WAS SHUDDERING AGAIN, WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. CAR STARTED AFTER 2 TRIES. I HAD TO HAVE MY HUSBAND DRIVE 7 HOURS TO GET ME AND PUT THE CAR UP ON A RENTED UHAUL CAR TRANSPORT AND DRIVE 7 HRS BACK HOME TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY FAILED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. VERY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND VERY SCARY. I CALLED FORD AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT HAVE NOT NOTIFIED OWNERS YET.
Mfg Campaign: 10954482
Recall Date: Feb 14, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING MY 2016 FORD FUSION ON THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH. I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. THE ORANGE WRENCH LIGHT WAS ON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAID SEE OWNERS MANUAL AND THE CAR WAS SHUDDERING AND SHAKING. IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT IN A VERY REMOTE AREA. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AND GET TO MY DESTINATION. THE NEXT DAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED. DRIVING ON VERY REMOTE HIGHWAY GOING APPROX 75 AND CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND DIES. THIS TIME THERE WAS A TRUCK BEHIND ME AND HE HAD TO SWERVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE TO AVOID REAR ENDING ME. I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER BUT NOT OUT OF MY LANE. CAR WAS SHUDDERING AGAIN, WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. CAR STARTED AFTER 2 TRIES. I HAD TO HAVE MY HUSBAND DRIVE 7 HOURS TO GET ME AND PUT THE CAR UP ON A RENTED UHAUL CAR TRANSPORT AND DRIVE 7 HRS BACK HOME TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY FAILED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. VERY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND VERY SCARY. I CALLED FORD AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT HAVE NOT NOTIFIED OWNERS YET.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING MY 2016 FORD FUSION ON THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH. I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. THE ORANGE WRENCH LIGHT WAS ON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAID SEE OWNERS MANUAL AND THE CAR WAS SHUDDERING AND SHAKING. IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT IN A VERY REMOTE AREA. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AND GET TO MY DESTINATION. THE NEXT DAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED. DRIVING ON VERY REMOTE HIGHWAY GOING APPROX 75 AND CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND DIES. THIS TIME THERE WAS A TRUCK BEHIND ME AND HE HAD TO SWERVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE TO AVOID REAR ENDING ME. I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER BUT NOT OUT OF MY LANE. CAR WAS SHUDDERING AGAIN, WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. CAR STARTED AFTER 2 TRIES. I HAD TO HAVE MY HUSBAND DRIVE 7 HOURS TO GET ME AND PUT THE CAR UP ON A RENTED UHAUL CAR TRANSPORT AND DRIVE 7 HRS BACK HOME TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY FAILED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. VERY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND VERY SCARY. I CALLED FORD AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT HAVE NOT NOTIFIED OWNERS YET.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING MY 2016 FORD FUSION ON THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH. I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. THE ORANGE WRENCH LIGHT WAS ON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAID SEE OWNERS MANUAL AND THE CAR WAS SHUDDERING AND SHAKING. IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT IN A VERY REMOTE AREA. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AND GET TO MY DESTINATION. THE NEXT DAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED. DRIVING ON VERY REMOTE HIGHWAY GOING APPROX 75 AND CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND DIES. THIS TIME THERE WAS A TRUCK BEHIND ME AND HE HAD TO SWERVE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE TO AVOID REAR ENDING ME. I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER BUT NOT OUT OF MY LANE. CAR WAS SHUDDERING AGAIN, WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. CAR STARTED AFTER 2 TRIES. I HAD TO HAVE MY HUSBAND DRIVE 7 HOURS TO GET ME AND PUT THE CAR UP ON A RENTED UHAUL CAR TRANSPORT AND DRIVE 7 HRS BACK HOME TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY FAILED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. VERY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND VERY SCARY. I CALLED FORD AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT HAVE NOT NOTIFIED OWNERS YET.
Mfg Campaign: 10954482
Recall Date: Feb 14, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WINDSHIELD WASHER SQUIRTERS ARE AIMED TOO LOW. AT SPEED, ESPECIALLY HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FLUID IS BLOCKED BY THE WIPER BLADES. THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD GETS VERY LITTLE, IF ANY, FLUID. DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY!! I HAVE SPOKEN WITH FORD AND MY DEALER. FORD CLAIMS THE SQUIRTERS THEMSELVES ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE AND THAT THEY OPERATE AS DESIGNED. HAVING TRIED OTHER FUSIONS LIKE MINE, THEY ARE ALL OPERATING THIS WAY. IT IS DANGEROUS. MY PHOTOS ARE OF THE CAR STATIONARY, IN MY GARAGE. THE PHOTO WITH THE RED LINE SHOWS THE POINT AT WHICH THE SQUIRTERS HIT. THE OVERSPRAY ABOVE THEM DOES NOT HAPPEN AT SPEED!
Corrective Action:
WINDSHIELD WASHER SQUIRTERS ARE AIMED TOO LOW. AT SPEED, ESPECIALLY HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FLUID IS BLOCKED BY THE WIPER BLADES. THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD GETS VERY LITTLE, IF ANY, FLUID. DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY!! I HAVE SPOKEN WITH FORD AND MY DEALER. FORD CLAIMS THE SQUIRTERS THEMSELVES ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE AND THAT THEY OPERATE AS DESIGNED. HAVING TRIED OTHER FUSIONS LIKE MINE, THEY ARE ALL OPERATING THIS WAY. IT IS DANGEROUS. MY PHOTOS ARE OF THE CAR STATIONARY, IN MY GARAGE. THE PHOTO WITH THE RED LINE SHOWS THE POINT AT WHICH THE SQUIRTERS HIT. THE OVERSPRAY ABOVE THEM DOES NOT HAPPEN AT SPEED!
Additional Notes:
WINDSHIELD WASHER SQUIRTERS ARE AIMED TOO LOW. AT SPEED, ESPECIALLY HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FLUID IS BLOCKED BY THE WIPER BLADES. THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD GETS VERY LITTLE, IF ANY, FLUID. DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY!! I HAVE SPOKEN WITH FORD AND MY DEALER. FORD CLAIMS THE SQUIRTERS THEMSELVES ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE AND THAT THEY OPERATE AS DESIGNED. HAVING TRIED OTHER FUSIONS LIKE MINE, THEY ARE ALL OPERATING THIS WAY. IT IS DANGEROUS. MY PHOTOS ARE OF THE CAR STATIONARY, IN MY GARAGE. THE PHOTO WITH THE RED LINE SHOWS THE POINT AT WHICH THE SQUIRTERS HIT. THE OVERSPRAY ABOVE THEM DOES NOT HAPPEN AT SPEED!
Mfg Campaign: 10954141
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL. POWER STEERING WENT OUT UPON MORNING START IN DRIVEWAY; CAR WAS STATIONARY. SERVICETRAC LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TURNED IGNITION OFF AND RESTARTED.NO POWER STEERING. WAITING FOR TOW TO DEALER. CAR HAS 20,000 MILES.
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL. POWER STEERING WENT OUT UPON MORNING START IN DRIVEWAY; CAR WAS STATIONARY. SERVICETRAC LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TURNED IGNITION OFF AND RESTARTED.NO POWER STEERING. WAITING FOR TOW TO DEALER. CAR HAS 20,000 MILES.
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL. POWER STEERING WENT OUT UPON MORNING START IN DRIVEWAY; CAR WAS STATIONARY. SERVICETRAC LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TURNED IGNITION OFF AND RESTARTED.NO POWER STEERING. WAITING FOR TOW TO DEALER. CAR HAS 20,000 MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 10944260
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON OUR HIGHWAY RAMP. I HAD INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. BEFORE I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE MY CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING MY BACK TIRES TO LOCK AND SCREECH. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARD THE RIGHT SO THAT I COULD REMAIN ON THE TWO LANE ROAD. MY CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I SLAMMED INTO THE MEDIUM. MY CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TURNED OFF THE MEDIUM AND CONTINUED HOME. SHORTLY AFTER I HEARD THUMPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOUDER THUMPING AND MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD LIT EXCEPT FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE WRENCH. I PULLED MY CAR TO THE SIDE TO FIND I HAD TWO BLOWN FRONT TIRES, MY BUMPER WAS BROKEN AND MY DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE WENT FLAT WAITING ON A TOW. ALL MY YEARS DRIVING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OF A VEHICLE AND PRAY THAT MYSELF OR GRANDDAUGHTER NEVER HAVE TO AGAIN. *TR
Corrective Action:
AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON OUR HIGHWAY RAMP. I HAD INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. BEFORE I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE MY CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING MY BACK TIRES TO LOCK AND SCREECH. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARD THE RIGHT SO THAT I COULD REMAIN ON THE TWO LANE ROAD. MY CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I SLAMMED INTO THE MEDIUM. MY CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TURNED OFF THE MEDIUM AND CONTINUED HOME. SHORTLY AFTER I HEARD THUMPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOUDER THUMPING AND MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD LIT EXCEPT FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE WRENCH. I PULLED MY CAR TO THE SIDE TO FIND I HAD TWO BLOWN FRONT TIRES, MY BUMPER WAS BROKEN AND MY DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE WENT FLAT WAITING ON A TOW. ALL MY YEARS DRIVING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OF A VEHICLE AND PRAY THAT MYSELF OR GRANDDAUGHTER NEVER HAVE TO AGAIN. *TR
Additional Notes:
AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON OUR HIGHWAY RAMP. I HAD INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. BEFORE I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE MY CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING MY BACK TIRES TO LOCK AND SCREECH. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARD THE RIGHT SO THAT I COULD REMAIN ON THE TWO LANE ROAD. MY CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I SLAMMED INTO THE MEDIUM. MY CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TURNED OFF THE MEDIUM AND CONTINUED HOME. SHORTLY AFTER I HEARD THUMPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOUDER THUMPING AND MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD LIT EXCEPT FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE WRENCH. I PULLED MY CAR TO THE SIDE TO FIND I HAD TWO BLOWN FRONT TIRES, MY BUMPER WAS BROKEN AND MY DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE WENT FLAT WAITING ON A TOW. ALL MY YEARS DRIVING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OF A VEHICLE AND PRAY THAT MYSELF OR GRANDDAUGHTER NEVER HAVE TO AGAIN. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 10940377
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON OUR HIGHWAY RAMP. I HAD INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. BEFORE I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE MY CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING MY BACK TIRES TO LOCK AND SCREECH. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARD THE RIGHT SO THAT I COULD REMAIN ON THE TWO LANE ROAD. MY CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I SLAMMED INTO THE MEDIUM. MY CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TURNED OFF THE MEDIUM AND CONTINUED HOME. SHORTLY AFTER I HEARD THUMPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOUDER THUMPING AND MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD LIT EXCEPT FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE WRENCH. I PULLED MY CAR TO THE SIDE TO FIND I HAD TWO BLOWN FRONT TIRES, MY BUMPER WAS BROKEN AND MY DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE WENT FLAT WAITING ON A TOW. ALL MY YEARS DRIVING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OF A VEHICLE AND PRAY THAT MYSELF OR GRANDDAUGHTER NEVER HAVE TO AGAIN. *TR
Corrective Action:
AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON OUR HIGHWAY RAMP. I HAD INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. BEFORE I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE MY CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING MY BACK TIRES TO LOCK AND SCREECH. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARD THE RIGHT SO THAT I COULD REMAIN ON THE TWO LANE ROAD. MY CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I SLAMMED INTO THE MEDIUM. MY CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TURNED OFF THE MEDIUM AND CONTINUED HOME. SHORTLY AFTER I HEARD THUMPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOUDER THUMPING AND MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD LIT EXCEPT FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE WRENCH. I PULLED MY CAR TO THE SIDE TO FIND I HAD TWO BLOWN FRONT TIRES, MY BUMPER WAS BROKEN AND MY DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE WENT FLAT WAITING ON A TOW. ALL MY YEARS DRIVING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OF A VEHICLE AND PRAY THAT MYSELF OR GRANDDAUGHTER NEVER HAVE TO AGAIN. *TR
Additional Notes:
AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON OUR HIGHWAY RAMP. I HAD INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. BEFORE I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE MY CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING MY BACK TIRES TO LOCK AND SCREECH. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARD THE RIGHT SO THAT I COULD REMAIN ON THE TWO LANE ROAD. MY CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I SLAMMED INTO THE MEDIUM. MY CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TURNED OFF THE MEDIUM AND CONTINUED HOME. SHORTLY AFTER I HEARD THUMPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOUDER THUMPING AND MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD LIT EXCEPT FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE WRENCH. I PULLED MY CAR TO THE SIDE TO FIND I HAD TWO BLOWN FRONT TIRES, MY BUMPER WAS BROKEN AND MY DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE WENT FLAT WAITING ON A TOW. ALL MY YEARS DRIVING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OF A VEHICLE AND PRAY THAT MYSELF OR GRANDDAUGHTER NEVER HAVE TO AGAIN. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 10940377
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON OUR HIGHWAY RAMP. I HAD INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. BEFORE I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE MY CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING MY BACK TIRES TO LOCK AND SCREECH. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARD THE RIGHT SO THAT I COULD REMAIN ON THE TWO LANE ROAD. MY CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I SLAMMED INTO THE MEDIUM. MY CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TURNED OFF THE MEDIUM AND CONTINUED HOME. SHORTLY AFTER I HEARD THUMPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOUDER THUMPING AND MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD LIT EXCEPT FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE WRENCH. I PULLED MY CAR TO THE SIDE TO FIND I HAD TWO BLOWN FRONT TIRES, MY BUMPER WAS BROKEN AND MY DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE WENT FLAT WAITING ON A TOW. ALL MY YEARS DRIVING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OF A VEHICLE AND PRAY THAT MYSELF OR GRANDDAUGHTER NEVER HAVE TO AGAIN. *TR
Corrective Action:
AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON OUR HIGHWAY RAMP. I HAD INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. BEFORE I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE MY CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING MY BACK TIRES TO LOCK AND SCREECH. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARD THE RIGHT SO THAT I COULD REMAIN ON THE TWO LANE ROAD. MY CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I SLAMMED INTO THE MEDIUM. MY CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TURNED OFF THE MEDIUM AND CONTINUED HOME. SHORTLY AFTER I HEARD THUMPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOUDER THUMPING AND MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD LIT EXCEPT FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE WRENCH. I PULLED MY CAR TO THE SIDE TO FIND I HAD TWO BLOWN FRONT TIRES, MY BUMPER WAS BROKEN AND MY DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE WENT FLAT WAITING ON A TOW. ALL MY YEARS DRIVING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OF A VEHICLE AND PRAY THAT MYSELF OR GRANDDAUGHTER NEVER HAVE TO AGAIN. *TR
Additional Notes:
AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON OUR HIGHWAY RAMP. I HAD INTENDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. BEFORE I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE MY CAR ACCELERATED CAUSING MY BACK TIRES TO LOCK AND SCREECH. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARD THE RIGHT SO THAT I COULD REMAIN ON THE TWO LANE ROAD. MY CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I SLAMMED INTO THE MEDIUM. MY CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TURNED OFF THE MEDIUM AND CONTINUED HOME. SHORTLY AFTER I HEARD THUMPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOUDER THUMPING AND MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD LIT EXCEPT FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE WRENCH. I PULLED MY CAR TO THE SIDE TO FIND I HAD TWO BLOWN FRONT TIRES, MY BUMPER WAS BROKEN AND MY DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE WENT FLAT WAITING ON A TOW. ALL MY YEARS DRIVING I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION OF A VEHICLE AND PRAY THAT MYSELF OR GRANDDAUGHTER NEVER HAVE TO AGAIN. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 10940377
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
CAR EXPERIENCES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE CAR EVEN WHILE STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. CAR HAS BEEN INTO DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE CAR HAS CRUISED THROUGH SEVERAL STOP SIGNS OR LIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
CAR EXPERIENCES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE CAR EVEN WHILE STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. CAR HAS BEEN INTO DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE CAR HAS CRUISED THROUGH SEVERAL STOP SIGNS OR LIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
CAR EXPERIENCES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE CAR EVEN WHILE STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. CAR HAS BEEN INTO DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE CAR HAS CRUISED THROUGH SEVERAL STOP SIGNS OR LIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 10939239
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
CAR EXPERIENCES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE CAR EVEN WHILE STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. CAR HAS BEEN INTO DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE CAR HAS CRUISED THROUGH SEVERAL STOP SIGNS OR LIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
CAR EXPERIENCES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE CAR EVEN WHILE STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. CAR HAS BEEN INTO DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE CAR HAS CRUISED THROUGH SEVERAL STOP SIGNS OR LIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
CAR EXPERIENCES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THE CAR EVEN WHILE STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. CAR HAS BEEN INTO DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND THE CAR HAS CRUISED THROUGH SEVERAL STOP SIGNS OR LIGHTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 10939239
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WENT TO GO TO LUNCH TODAY AND CRANKED THE CAR UP AND IT STARTED AND NO LIGHTS CAME ON OR RADIO. STARTED TO BACK OUT AND THERE WAS NO STEERING. TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND THE RADIO AND LIGHTS CAME ON BUT SERVICETRAC LIGHT STILL WAS ON DASH. CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS A STEERING FAULT BUT TO STILL DRIVE IT AND BRING IT IN ON WEDNESDAY THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. UM I AM NOT AN IDIOT BUT THAT DOES NOT SEEM SAFE TO DRIVE IF THE STEERING GOES OUT. LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER I LEFT WORK AND ALL IS WORKING FOR NOW.
Corrective Action:
WENT TO GO TO LUNCH TODAY AND CRANKED THE CAR UP AND IT STARTED AND NO LIGHTS CAME ON OR RADIO. STARTED TO BACK OUT AND THERE WAS NO STEERING. TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND THE RADIO AND LIGHTS CAME ON BUT SERVICETRAC LIGHT STILL WAS ON DASH. CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS A STEERING FAULT BUT TO STILL DRIVE IT AND BRING IT IN ON WEDNESDAY THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. UM I AM NOT AN IDIOT BUT THAT DOES NOT SEEM SAFE TO DRIVE IF THE STEERING GOES OUT. LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER I LEFT WORK AND ALL IS WORKING FOR NOW.
Additional Notes:
WENT TO GO TO LUNCH TODAY AND CRANKED THE CAR UP AND IT STARTED AND NO LIGHTS CAME ON OR RADIO. STARTED TO BACK OUT AND THERE WAS NO STEERING. TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND THE RADIO AND LIGHTS CAME ON BUT SERVICETRAC LIGHT STILL WAS ON DASH. CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS A STEERING FAULT BUT TO STILL DRIVE IT AND BRING IT IN ON WEDNESDAY THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. UM I AM NOT AN IDIOT BUT THAT DOES NOT SEEM SAFE TO DRIVE IF THE STEERING GOES OUT. LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER I LEFT WORK AND ALL IS WORKING FOR NOW.
Mfg Campaign: 10938847
Recall Date: Dec 30, 2016
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WENT TO GO TO LUNCH TODAY AND CRANKED THE CAR UP AND IT STARTED AND NO LIGHTS CAME ON OR RADIO. STARTED TO BACK OUT AND THERE WAS NO STEERING. TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND THE RADIO AND LIGHTS CAME ON BUT SERVICETRAC LIGHT STILL WAS ON DASH. CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS A STEERING FAULT BUT TO STILL DRIVE IT AND BRING IT IN ON WEDNESDAY THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. UM I AM NOT AN IDIOT BUT THAT DOES NOT SEEM SAFE TO DRIVE IF THE STEERING GOES OUT. LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER I LEFT WORK AND ALL IS WORKING FOR NOW.
Corrective Action:
WENT TO GO TO LUNCH TODAY AND CRANKED THE CAR UP AND IT STARTED AND NO LIGHTS CAME ON OR RADIO. STARTED TO BACK OUT AND THERE WAS NO STEERING. TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND THE RADIO AND LIGHTS CAME ON BUT SERVICETRAC LIGHT STILL WAS ON DASH. CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS A STEERING FAULT BUT TO STILL DRIVE IT AND BRING IT IN ON WEDNESDAY THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. UM I AM NOT AN IDIOT BUT THAT DOES NOT SEEM SAFE TO DRIVE IF THE STEERING GOES OUT. LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER I LEFT WORK AND ALL IS WORKING FOR NOW.
Additional Notes:
WENT TO GO TO LUNCH TODAY AND CRANKED THE CAR UP AND IT STARTED AND NO LIGHTS CAME ON OR RADIO. STARTED TO BACK OUT AND THERE WAS NO STEERING. TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT AND THE RADIO AND LIGHTS CAME ON BUT SERVICETRAC LIGHT STILL WAS ON DASH. CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS A STEERING FAULT BUT TO STILL DRIVE IT AND BRING IT IN ON WEDNESDAY THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. UM I AM NOT AN IDIOT BUT THAT DOES NOT SEEM SAFE TO DRIVE IF THE STEERING GOES OUT. LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER I LEFT WORK AND ALL IS WORKING FOR NOW.
Mfg Campaign: 10938847
Recall Date: Dec 30, 2016
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
WAS FOLLOWING A FORD FUSION IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC LAST NIGHT ON A RAINY FREEWAY. THE LED BRAKE LIGHTS ARE SO BRIGHT THAT WITH THEM ON I LOST MY DEPTH PERCEPTION TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. THEY ARE SO BRIGHT THEY ARE ALMOST BLINDING. MAYBE THERE SHOULD BE A BRIGHTNESS LIMIT?
Corrective Action:
WAS FOLLOWING A FORD FUSION IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC LAST NIGHT ON A RAINY FREEWAY. THE LED BRAKE LIGHTS ARE SO BRIGHT THAT WITH THEM ON I LOST MY DEPTH PERCEPTION TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. THEY ARE SO BRIGHT THEY ARE ALMOST BLINDING. MAYBE THERE SHOULD BE A BRIGHTNESS LIMIT?
Additional Notes:
WAS FOLLOWING A FORD FUSION IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC LAST NIGHT ON A RAINY FREEWAY. THE LED BRAKE LIGHTS ARE SO BRIGHT THAT WITH THEM ON I LOST MY DEPTH PERCEPTION TO THE REAR OF THE CAR. THEY ARE SO BRIGHT THEY ARE ALMOST BLINDING. MAYBE THERE SHOULD BE A BRIGHTNESS LIMIT?
Mfg Campaign: 10937739
Recall Date: Dec 27, 2016
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