2015 FORD TAURUS RECALL - #15V464000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 FORD TAURUS |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
5/4/2015 - 5/23/2015 |
| Recalled on |
7/24/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
9/4/2015 |
| # Affected |
7,165 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." |
| Consequences |
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07. |
| 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 |
2015 FORD TAURUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
2015 FORD TAURUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2015 FORD TAURUS Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2015 FORD TAURUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
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