2013 FORD TAURUS RECALL - #15V040000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 FORD TAURUS |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/2009 - 7/31/2010 |
| Recalled on |
1/28/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
3/23/2015 |
| # Affected |
194,889 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2013 FORD TAURUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2013 FORD TAURUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2013 FORD TAURUS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 FORD TAURUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
2013 FORD TAURUS Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2013 FORD TAURUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2013 FORD TAURUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2013 FORD TAURUS Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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