Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #18V141000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V141000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2017-2018 ford taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems Includes 2,100 affected units, Key Can Be Removed Without Being in Park/FMVSS 114, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017-2018 ford taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems

Defect Summary

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."

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V141000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2018-03-01T00:00:00
Subject: Key can be removed without being in park/fmvss 114
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 2,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18C02
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 81.05

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SID: row-czg8-g6gv_674c
NHTSA ID: 18V141000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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