2018 FORD TAURUS RECALL - #18V141000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 FORD TAURUS |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
7/31/2017 - 2/13/2018 |
| Recalled on |
3/5/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
5/11/2018 |
| # Affected |
2,100 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection." |
| Consequences |
If the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02. |
| 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 |
2018 FORD TAURUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2018 FORD TAURUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2018 FORD TAURUS Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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