CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The interior door handle return spring can become unseated, so the handle does not return fully to its stowed position after it is used. This can leave a door unlatched, and in a side impact crash the door may open, which raises the risk of injury.
Authorized dealers will inspect all four interior door handles and repair or replace them as needed, at no cost to you. Ford will also notify owners directly. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 15S02, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Taurus | 2010201120122013 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln MKS | 201120122013 |