2013 LINCOLN MKS RECALL - #13V270000
		RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
		
        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012.  In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.  
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							2013 LINCOLN MKS | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							Ford Motor Company | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							11/29/2012 - 12/12/2012 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							6/28/2013 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							Ford Motor Company | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							8/2/2013 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							12,569 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012.  In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.   | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.   | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks.  If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013.  Ford's recall number is 13S07.  Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. | 
						 
						
							| 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. | 
						 
						
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