NHTSA recall 14V393000
Power Train · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Why it matters: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in…
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2012 Ford Edge
- 2012 Lincoln Mkx
- 2013 Ford Edge
- 2013 Ford Flex
- 2013 Ford Taurus
- 2013 Lincoln Mks
- 2013 Lincoln Mkt
- 2013 Lincoln Mkx
- 2014 Ford Edge
- 2014 Ford Flex
- 2014 Ford Taurus
- 2014 Lincoln Mks
- 2014 Lincoln Mkt
- 2014 Lincoln Mkx
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Ford Edge, 2013 Ford Edge, 2014 Ford Edge, 2013 Ford Flex, 2014 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Taurus, 2014 Ford Taurus, 2013 Lincoln Mks, 2014 Lincoln Mks, 2013 Lincoln Mkt, 2014 Lincoln Mkt, 2012 Lincoln Mkx, 2013 Lincoln Mkx, 2014 Lincoln Mkx.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V393000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.