Lincoln MKS recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Lincoln MKS, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
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- Aug 25, 2016Crash risk2013–2015 Ford Flex, 2013–2015 Ford Taurus, 2013–2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor and 2 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
16V621000 · 78K units · Ford Motor Company
- Apr 26, 2016Crash risk2009–2012 Ford Flex, 2008–2012 Ford Taurus, 2008–2009 Ford Taurus X and 2 other models — Air Bags
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
16V247000 · 695 units · Ford Motor Company
- Dec 2, 2015Fire risk2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan and 4 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
15V812000 · 868 units · Ford Motor Company
- Sep 28, 2015Fire risk2016 Ford Explorer, 2015 Ford Taurus, 2015 Lincoln MKS — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
15V605000 · 203 units · Ford Motor Company
- Jul 24, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Ford Explorer, 2015 Ford Flex, 2015 Ford Taurus and 2 other models — Parking Brake
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
15V464000 · 7K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 2, 2015Crash risk2011–2013 Ford Flex, 2011–2012 Ford Fusion, 2011–2013 Ford Taurus and 4 other models — Steering
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
15V340000 · 394K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jan 28, 2015Crash risk2010–2013 Ford Taurus, 2011–2013 Lincoln MKS — Structure
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.
15V040000 · 195K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jul 2, 2014Crash risk2012–2014 Ford Edge, 2013–2014 Ford Flex, 2013–2014 Ford Taurus and 3 other models — Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
14V393000 · 83K units · Ford Motor Company
- Jun 26, 2013Crash risk2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Taurus, 2013 Lincoln MKS — 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.
13V270000 · 13K units · Ford Motor Company
- May 31, 2013Fire risk2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Fusion and 6 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
13V227000 · 391K units · Ford Motor Company
- Mar 27, 2013Fire risk2013 Ford Explorer, 2012 Ford Taurus, 2012 Lincoln MKS — Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.
13V109000 · 3K units · Ford Motor Company