Water intrusion may cause license plate lamp fire
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 taurus vehicles manufactured november 24, 2008, through february 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. when used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
Safety Consequence
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on july 26, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s08. note: under program 14r01, ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
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FAQ: Recall 14V285000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V285000?
NHTSA recall 14V285000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on May 29, 2014. It addresses: Water intrusion may cause license plate lamp fire. The recall affects approximately 183,425 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V285000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14S08. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.