Ford launches pair of recalls affecting fullsize sedans and Transit Connect van - Autoblog (blog)
FORD ISSUES TWO SAFETY RECALLS. Ford is issuing two safety recalls. Ford issues safety recall for certain 2010-2013 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans for interior door handle issue. Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 205,000 2010-2013 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans due to an issue with the spring that controls the interior door handles. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition. Affected vehicles include certain 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles built Dec. certain 2010-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles built June 2, 2011 to Oct. and certain 2010-2013 Ford Police Interceptor sedans built Dec. Ford is aware of 204,945 vehicles in North America, including 194,889 in the United States and federalized territories, 9,948 in Canada and 108 in Mexico. Dealers will inspect all four interior door handle assemblies and repair or replace the handles as necessary. Ford issues safety recall for certain 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles for safety belt fastener torque issue. Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 16,100 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles for a potential issue with safety belt fasteners that may not have been tightened properly. Safety belt fasteners that do not meet installation torque specifications may loosen over time, which may cause them not to function as. Source: www.autoblog.com
