2012 Lincoln MKS recalls (3)

Every 2012 Lincoln MKS recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Steering · NHTSA 15V340000

  Feb 6, 2015Steering:Electric Power Assist System

  Problem

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.

  Risk

  If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Fix

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.

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• Structure · NHTSA 15V040000

  Jan 28, 2015Structure:Body:Door

  Problem

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

  Risk

  If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Fix

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.

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• Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 13V109000

  Mar 27, 2013Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

  Problem

  Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.

  Risk

  A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  Fix

  Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

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2012 Lincoln MKS complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lincoln MKS, reporting 1 crashes. Lincoln has issued at least 34 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Steering8
• Electrical System4
• Unknown Or Other4
• Fuel System, Gasoline2
• Power Train2
• Structure2

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (9)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (8)
• Engine (5)
• Power Train (4)
• Visibility (4)
• Electrical System (2)

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