Ford Motor Company is recalling about 1,470 model year 2020-21 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators

The motor mount fasteners may become loose over time and disconnect from the engine, which could result in loss of power, posing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right-hand motor mount fasteners.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 32,000 model year 2021 Ford E-Series vehicles.

The vehicles may contain mispositioned insulation on the underside of the engine cover that does not fully extend to the perimeter as intended.

As a result, heat from the engine compartment can cause elevated temperatures on the passenger compartment surface of the engine cover.

Under certain conditions, engine cover surface temperatures can further increase in vehicles modified with Stationary Elevated Idle Control or Battery Charge Protect.

Direct and continuous contact with certain areas of the surface of the engine cover in the passenger compartment may cause burns to the skin of the driver or front passenger.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the engine cover for gaps between the rubber seal and the insulation. If needed, the dealer will install engine cover insulation patches in the right and left inner lower corners of the engine cover. The dealer will also update the powertrain calibration for heat management under certain elevated idle conditions.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is  20S73.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 17 model year 2020 Explorers with 2.3L engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks.

The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.

An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, posing the risk of fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell free of charge.

The recall was expected to begin December 7, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 690 model year 2021 Lincoln Aviators.

The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly.

The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front knuckle, and replace it -- if necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S69.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 225 model year 2021 F-650s and F-750s with 7.3L gas engines.

The transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, possibly causing a transmission fluid leak.

Leaking transmission fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect transmission oil cooler lines for proper orientation and damage, correcting the lines and replacing any that are damaged free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S66.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 11,000 model year 2020 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators.

Eighteen of the affected vehicles were produced with a driveshaft that may fracture along the weld seam. Defective driveshafts could lose the mechanical connection between the transfer case and rear axle, which may result in unintended vehicle movement and/or loss of motive power.

Defective driveshafts may also deform and separate from the driveline and potentially contact the fuel tank, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and/or fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft label and replace the driveshaft as needed.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S65.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 16,000 model year 2014-16 Taurus & Explorer and model year 2014 Edge vehicles.

The link shaft bracket may fracture after long-term use as a result of certain vehicle vibrations causing a loss of motive power while being driven, or a loss of park function, resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 375,000 model year 2013-17 Ford Explorers.

Some of these vehicles, sold or registered in certain areas of North America states and provinces where corrosion is common, have experienced a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link after completion of a prior safety recall repair.

A fracture of a rear toe link significantly diminishes steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will complete a torque inspection of the cross-axis ball joint and replace it as necessary.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 839 model year 2017-20 Mustang Shelby GT350s and GT500s in Canada only

The daytime running lamps may not activate as required, possibly making the vehicle may be less visible to other drivers during the day and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C21.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 700 model year 2020 Ford Escapes.

The tire pressure monitoring system may function in a reduced capacity and intermittently fail to give the driver an adequate warning of low air pressure in the rear tires.

Driving with low tire pressure could lead to poor vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will contact owners, and dealers will replace the body control module.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S59.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 3,500 model year 2019-20 Transit Connect vehicles with the 2.5-liter engine.

The software calibration for the engine failsafe cooling strategy contains temperature threshold values that are higher than intended.

In the event of elevated engine temperatures due to coolant loss, there will be a delay in vehicles invoking the failsafe cooling strategy, resulting in engine temperatures exceeding critical limits.

Under severe cases, running the engine at temperatures above critical limits for prolonged periods of time could result in engine damage and increase the risk of fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S60.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 620,246 model year 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger & Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus & Corsair vehicles.

Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 7, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 9,628 model year 2019 F-250 and F-350, single rear wheel and dual rear wheel, 4X4 vehicles.

The front axles may contain a wheel end yoke that was not properly welded to the axle tube end.

An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel yoke weld location. If the weld is found to be inaccurately located, the axle assembly will be replaced free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 9, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S56.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 62 replacement brake pedal brackets, part numbers FR53-2455-AA and FR53-2455-AB.

The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping, affecting braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify the dealers that sold the parts and those dealers will attempt to notify the owners that purchased them. Dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 16, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S55.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 123 model year 2020 Expeditions. The seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adult.

In a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the passenger airbag to deploy instead of disabling it, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatbelt buckle free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 12, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S54.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 38,005 model year 2020 Mustangs with automatic transmissions.

The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 16, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 97 model year 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect & Lincoln MKX, and model year 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.

The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts, which could result in a transmission fluid leak and progress to a loss of transmission function.

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator free of charge.

The recall was expected to begin September 21, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 29 model year 2020 Explorers.

The vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured to the seat.

Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row center seat assembly free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 2, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S50.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 528 model year 2020 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators.

The front seatbacks that may have fasteners with incorrect torque on the side airbag and/or seatback module attachments.

If the side airbag and seatback module are not fully secured, it could affect the trajectory of the side airbag deployment and may prevent or delay the airbag cushion from positioning correctly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the front seatback panels from one or both front seats and verify the proper torque on the fasteners.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S48.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 75,000 model year 2015-18 Ford Edges and model year 2016-18 Lincoln MKXs.

The front brake jounce hoses could rupture causing a progressive brake fluid leak.

If the brake fluid reservoir is depleted below a certain level, the brake fluid warning indicator light will illuminate. The driver may experience an increase in brake pedal travel, together with a reduction in the rate of deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries.

What to do

Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the front brake jounce hoses with new hoses that have a revised braid material.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S42.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 3,600 model year 2020 Lincoln Corsairs.

The vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the left and right rear coil springs and the toe link bracket. This may result in a condition in which the spring and bracket touch, potentially wearing away the protective coating on the coil spring.

Over time, corrosion due to removal of the protective coating may reduce the full life of the spring and may result in fracture of the spring.

A fractured rear coil spring may separate from the vehicle and cause a potential road hazard for traffic following behind, increasing the likelihood of a crash for other vehicles.

There are no reports of accidents or injuries.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and rear coil spring. If needed, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed, and a new coil spring will be installed.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S41.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 431 model year 2020 F-150 pickup trucks.

The vehicles may have been built with an improper attachment nut used to fasten the positive battery cable (B+) to the starter motor. An improper attachment nut may not provide a secure connection to the starter or the required conductive properties.

This could increase the potential for incremental heat generation during a vehicle start cycle, and electrical arcing, which could lead to a fire.

There are no reports of fire, accident or injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S40.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 70 model year 2020 Ford Escapes and Transits sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The curtain airbag may not inflate properly during deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain airbag modules.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S35.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 1,300 model year 2021 F-650s and F-750s with a 7.3-liter engine.

The vehicles were built without certain thermal protection components intended to reduce the interior cabin floor and seat attachment temperatures. These missing components may include an underbody heat shield, a thermal insulator patch under the floor mat, or covers for the seat bolts and seat pedestal.

In vehicles without these components, the interior cabin floor and seat attachments could reach elevated temperatures during certain high-load, high ambient temperature driving conditions. Continuous skin contact with elevated temperatures may lead to skin irritation or a minor burn.

There are no reports of accidents or injuries.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch under the floor mat, seat base covers and seat bolt covers.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S36.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 24,000 model year 2016-20 Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles with 16-way power seats sold in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

There may be insufficient clearance between the driver and/or front passenger seat wiring harness and the seat cushion pan, which could cause wiring harness abrasion.

If certain wires in the seat wiring harness are damaged through contact with the seat cushion frame, the airbag system may not perform as intended in some circumstances, increasing the risk of injuries.

There are no reports of accident or injuries.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install flocking tape on the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, inspect the wire harness, and repair or replace as needed free of charge

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332.  Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S37.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 13 model year 2020 Super-Duty F-250, F-350 and F-550 diesel pickups.

The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle.

An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly free of charge.

This recall is expected to begin July 6, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S33.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,620 model year 2020 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators.

The attachment bracket for the driver's side second-row seat headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame.

An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace it -- as needed -- free of charge.

This recall is expected to begin July 6, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C12.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 292,311 model year 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks with 3.5L Ecoboost engines.

The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. This can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it -- as necessary -- free of charge.

This recall is expected to begin June 29, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2.1 million model year 2011-2014 Fiestas, model year 2013-2014 Fusions, model year 2015 Mustangs, model year 2013-2015 Escapes & C-Maxs, model year 2012-2015 Focus vehicles, model year 2014-2016 Transit Connects, model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZs, and model year 2015 MKs.

These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under in 2015, 2016 and 2017. However the repair may not have been completed properly.

A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when -- in fact -- it is not.

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary free of charge.

Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct.

This recall is expected to begin July 20, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 1,700 model year 2016-17 Ford Transit Connect vehicles.

The driver and/or front passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash event in which the front seat belt pretensioners are activated.

Even with the primary seat belt locking function operating properly, if the front seat belt pretensioner fails to deploy during a crash, it may increase the risk of injury to a front occupant.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and front passenger seat belt assemblies and replace those that were produced during the suspected date range.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S25.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 25 model year 2020 Mustangs sold in the U.S., and Canada.

The vehicles are equipped with an image processing module A -- a forward-looking camera -- that is misaligned to the vehicle, and may not function as intended.

An incorrect forward-looking camera alignment calibration may cause features to have degraded functionality during vehicle operation including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane-Keeping System, Driver Alert and Auto High-Beam Control.

The Pre-Collision Assist system’s effectiveness in detecting a frontal collision may be compromised, increasing the risk of an accident.

There are no reports of accident or injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the forward-looking camera by aligning the Lane Departure Warning system camera.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S26.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 5,100 model year 2014-17 Transit Connect vehicles with the panoramic vista roof.

An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body that could result in wind noise, water leaks and -- in some cases -- separation from the vehicle.

There are no reports of accident or injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean and reinstall the panoramic roof glass at now charge.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 10,600 model year 2019-20 Mustangs and model year 2019 Expeditions.

The “transmission not in park” warning message and associated chime are only active for three seconds when the transmission is not in park, the ignition is off, and the driver’s door is closed.

The chime should remain active for 10 seconds and the transmission not in park warning message should display for 30 minutes when the driver’s door is closed.

A transmission not in park warning and chime with a shorter than designed duration could result in the driver exiting the vehicle when it is not in park and experiencing unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 25,081 model year 2020 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators with the camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature.

Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected.

Due to incorrect coding of interfacing modules, the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, and the driver cannot access the menu functions necessary to enable the Pre-Collision Assist feature.

Drivers unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S20.

Ford Motor Company recalling 130 replacement handlamps on 37 model year 2013-16 Lincoln MKZs.

Some dealers began ordering and installing headlamp assemblies designed for the Korea and China markets due to a backorder in North America.

While similar in design to North America units, the headlamp assemblies did not comply with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

There are no reports of accident or injury related to this condition.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect headlamps in affected vehicles and replace them as needed free of charge.

Dealers will also contact customers who purchased over-the-counter parts and provide replacements.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20C10.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,355 model year 2020 Expeditions.

The front passenger seat belt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified.

The restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 11, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S17.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 55,000 model year 2020 Rangers, F-150s with 10-speed automatic transmission and Expeditions with the police package and 10-speed automatic transmission sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

A clip that locks the gearshift cable to the transmission may not be fully seated. Over time, a partially seated clip may allow the transmission to be in a gear state different from the gearshift position selected by the driver.

This could allow the driver to move the shifter to “Park” and remove the ignition key, without the transmission gear actually being in “Park.”

If the parking brake is not applied in those cases, the vehicle could move unintentionally, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

There are no reports of accidents or injuries.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it as needed.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S18.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,871 model year 2021 E-350s and E-450s.

A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage.

If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components.

If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 13, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S13.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 54,292 model year 2006-10 Ford Fusions, model year 2006-10 Mercury Milans and model year 2006-10 Lincoln MKZs in Canada.

A normally closed valve inside the hydraulic control unit may stick open, which could result in extended brake pedal travel, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

One accident related to this condition has been reported.

What to do

Ford will contact owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic control unit for signs of stuck or slow-responding valves and replace the unit if necessary.

The system will be pressure-flushed with DOT 4 brake fluid and the DOT 3 reservoir cap will be replaced with a new DOT 4 cap.

All work will be done free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S14.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 269,000 model year 2014-15 Fiestas, model year 2014-16 Fusions and model year 2014-16 Lincoln MKZs in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

The latch pawl spring-tab design is susceptible to cracking and failure in areas with high ambient temperatures. A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a “door will not close” condition.

If the customer is able to latch the door after repeated attempts, the door may unlatch while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of injury.

There are no reports of accident or injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the side door latches free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332, Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S15.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 5,800 model year 2019 Ford Rangers.

The recalled vehicles had the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor replaced in an earlier recall.

The replacement part used for that service may have been built with an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base-plate slot that could result in a resistive electrical short.

This condition can increase the risk of the HVAC blower motor overheating, melting, smoking or causing a fire.

Ford says it has not received any reports of accident, injury or fire.

What to do

Ford will contact owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower-motor date code. Blower motors built within the suspect time frame will be replaced free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 20S12.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 326 model year 2020 F-Series Super Duty and model year 2021 E-Series trucks.

Some of these vehicles may have an inadequate amount of axle lubricant, resulting in bearing seizure and leading to component fracture and driveshaft separation from the rear axle.

In the event of a rear-axle pinion stem fracture, customers would experience loss of vehicle motive power and loss of the park function.

If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Ford says it is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries.

What to do

Ford will contact owners and dealers will check the differential fluid level. If the fluid is at the proper level, no further action will be taken. If the fluid level is determined to be low, the rear axle assembly will be replaced free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S09.

Ford is recalling about 33,000 model year 2015-16 Ford F-150s with engine heater elements and 3.5-liter GTDI engines.

Depending on the heater element location, some vehicles may have cables with insufficient heat protection and incorrect length.

Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can cause a resistive short, inoperative engine block heater, and/or tripping of household breakers or GFCI-equipped outlets while the vehicle is parked and the block heater is plugged in.

The risk to safety exists only while the vehicle is parked and the block heater cable is plugged into an electrical outlet.

A resistive short in the engine-block heater splice connector can increase the risk of overheated or melted wiring and fire.

The automaker says it is unaware of any reports of fire, accident or injury.

What to do

Ford will contact owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater and cable and repair or replace as necessary free of charge.

Owners should not use the engine block heater cable until their vehicle is inspected.

Owners may contact Ford at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.

Ford is recalling about 207,000 model year 2018-20 F-150 trucks with LED headlamps in the U.S. and Canada.

When the daytime running lamps are illuminated and the master lighting switch is manually rotated from the autolamp position to the headlamp-on (low-beam) position, the daytime running lamps remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamp intensity.

This may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford says it has not received any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.

What to do

Ford will notify owners and dealers will update the body control module software configuration free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 217,000 model year 2013-18 Ford Flex, Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan, Ford Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKT vehicles.

Vehicles exposed to frequent full rear-suspension articulation (jounce and rebound) may experience a fractured rear suspension toe link.

A rear toe link fracture while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash.

The automaker says it is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries to date.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left- and right-hand rear suspension toe links with new forged toe links.

Owners may contact Ford at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 33 model year 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires.

The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.

The damage can cause the tire to lose air pressure rapidly or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire, free of charge.

The recall was expected to begin January 13, 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S55.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 600,166 model year 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr & MKZ vehicles.

The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.

If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap.

In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary.

All services will be performed free of charge.

Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter on January 13, 2020.

A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 3,857 model year 2020 Explorers and Lincoln Aviators.

Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge.

Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter on January 20, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected late in the first quarter of 2020.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S49.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 3,900 model year 2020 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators.

The convolute protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line is not long enough, which may allow for potential hard contact with the convolute-protected vapor fuel line.

Over time, with vibration and engine roll, hard contact between the two fuel lines could cause the convolute on the vapor fuel line to rub through the plastic liquid fuel line. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Ford has not received any reports of accident, injury or fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles for a full-length yellow-colored protective convolute on the liquid fuel line. If the convolute does not cover the full length of the liquid fuel line, dealers will remove the existing convolute, replace it with one that has the correct length and secure it with a tie strap.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is19S49.

Ford is recalling 261,000 model year 2017-19 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks.

In vehicles with an electric tailgate latch-release switch mounted in the tailgate handle, water entering the electrical wiring system may cause a short circuit, resulting in unintended switch activation and release of the tailgate latches.

This could cause the tailgate to open unintentionally, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary resulting in the loss of unrestrained cargo, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and install a new tailgate handle release switch.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S48.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 86,296 model year 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks.

The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position, reducing the visibility of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software free of charge.

The recall began November 25, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C10.

Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 548,000 model year 2017-19 Ford Super Duty SuperCrew vehicles with carpet flooring.

A front seat belt pretensioner that deploys during a crash can generate excessive sparks.

In some cases, this could ignite the carpet or carpet insulation in the area of the B-pillar which may spread within the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will contact owners and dealers will apply foil tape to the carpet and carpet insulation and modify the sound deadener on the back side of the B-pillar trim panel.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-733. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S52.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 78,000 model year 2019 Ford Rangers.

The inline electrical connector terminals for the tail lamps may be misaligned or not properly seated, resulting in intermittent or inoperative tail lamps.

Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position and reverse lamps, which can reduce the vehicle’s visibility and may not fully alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

The high-mounted center stop lamp is not affected.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the underbody inline connector and -- if a terminal is loose -- re-pin it into a replacement connector.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-733. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S43.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 100,000 model year 2018-19 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks with LED headlamps.

When the daytime running lamps are illuminated and the master lighting switch is moved to the low-beam position, they do not revert to parking lamp intensity as required by federal law.

Ford has not received any reports of accident or injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-733. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19C10.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 60,000 model year 2016-17 Lincoln MKXs with 3.7-liter engines.

The battery cable harness may have substandard clearance, which could allow the harness to contact the transmission shifter cable bracket.

Contact between the battery cable harness and the transmission shifter cable bracket could wear through the insulation of the cable, resulting in the cable shorting to ground, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, as well as fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the four battery harness clips at the battery tray and one elbow guide, then install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve to the battery cable harness free of charge

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-733. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S41.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 135,725 model year 2019-2020 F-150s.

The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.

Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts can also increase the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 25, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 18 model year 2019 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators.

The rear toe link fastener may not have been tightened properly during assembly and become disconnected while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

The automaker is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the rear toe-link-to-frame fasteners are tightened to the correct torque, check and adjust the rear toe alignment and inspect the rear tires for abnormal wear and replace, if necessary, free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S36.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 17,965 model year 2019 Ranger vehicles.

The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 4, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S34.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 19,500 model year 2019 Ford Rangers sold in the U.S., and Canada.

The HVAC blower motor may have been built with an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base-plate slot that may result in a resistive electrical short.

This can increase the risk of the HVAC blower motor overheating, melting, smoking or causing a fire.

Ford says it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition, but says the was one customer warranty report of smoke while driving that is potentially related to this concern.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor and replace at no charge to owners it if it is within the suspect part production dates.

Owners may contact Ford at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is19S34.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 10,655 model year 2020 Ford Explorers with 2.3-liter and 3.3-liter gas engines.

The wiring harness is not properly secured and may contact the air-conditioning pulley, resulting in a damaged wiring harness or damaged air-conditioning drive belt.

Over time, contact with the air-conditioning pulley may rub through the wiring harness insulation, creating the potential for contact with the unfused B+ circuit, resulting in a short circuit and possible fire.

Ford says it is not aware of any reports of accidents, injuries or fires.

What to do

The majority of affected vehicles are in dealer inventory. The issue will be remedied prior to delivery to customers.

Dealers will secure the wiring harness and repair any damage, if present.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S32.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 29,000 model year 2019 Ford F-Series Super Duty vehicles in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The electronically locking rear-axle assembly may have a passenger-side axle shaft manufactured with steel that does not meet Ford’s specifications that may fracture.

A fractured passenger-side axle shaft could result in a loss of motive power while in two-wheel drive, and the inability to hold the park function. If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger-side rear axle shaft; shafts with a suspect batch code will be replaced.

Owners are advised to apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked until the service fix is completed.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S31.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 329,000 model year 2017 Explorers sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The vehicles are equipped with power seats and may have seat frames with sharp edges, presenting the risk of injury.

Ford has received 31 reports of hand injuries.

What to do

Owners will be notified, and dealers will install flocked tape to the exposed edge and tab on the inboard side of the power seat frames free of charge

Consumers should use caution and avoid contact with the seat frame edge until the repair is completed.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is19S29.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 482,520 model year 2018-2020 F-150s and model year 2019-2020 F-250s, F-350s, F-450s, & F-550s, and model year 2018-2019 Ford Explorers and model year 2019-2020 Expeditions with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms.

Also included are model year 2020 Ford Explorers & Lincoln Aviators with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms.

The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back.

A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 7, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 13,564 model year 2012-13 Ford Fiesta vehicles in the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.

Battery junction-box relay or fuse corrosion can lead to a loss of low-beam headlamps and daytime running lamps while the vehicle is being driven.

What to do

Owners will be notified and dealers will clean the battery junction box, install foam sealing to the cover and replace any corroded fuses, terminals or relays at no charge to the customer.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332.

Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S28.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,624 model year 2019 Ford Fiestas, only 50 of which have been delivered to customers.

The brake calipers could develop a leak after being exposed to incorrectly labeled assembly fluid in production.

A leaking brake caliper could eventually result in reduced braking function or drag, which could lead to the overheating of the brake pads, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake lines free of charge.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332.

Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S27.

Ford is recalling more than 98,000 model year 2013-16 Ford Fusion & Lincoln MKZ, model year 2015-16 Ford Edge and model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles in U.S. states and Canadian provinces with high-corrosion environments.

Vehicles that did not receive proper application of wax coating and are operated in high-corrosion environments associated with exposure to road salt may suffer corrosion of the steering gear motor attachment bolts.

This could result in the steering gear motor becoming loose or detaching from the gear housing, although the steering gear motor will not separate from the vehicle.

Detachment of the steering-gear motor from the gear housing would result in a loss of power-steering assist, which would require higher steering effort -- especially at lower speeds -- posing an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

Owners will be notified and dealers will replace steering gear motor-attachment bolts and apply wax sealer. If one or more of the steering gear motor-attachment bolts are broken or missing, dealers will install a new steering gear in the vehicle at no charge.

Consumers with questions may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332.

Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S26.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 14,000 model year 2020 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators.

Federal law requires the manual park release cover be in place and only removable with a tool.

If the cover is not installed, the manual park release lever may be inadvertently activated, which could result in unintended vehicle movement if the electronic park brake is not applied, increasing the risk of crash

In addition, the instrument cluster may be in factory mode, which disables warning alerts and chimes, and does not display the PRNDL gear positions and which gear is selected. 

The majority of affected vehicles are in dealer inventory and the issue will be remedied prior to delivery to customers.

The automaker says it is aware of one report of an accident occurring during vehicle transport within the production process.

This action affects 13,896 vehicles in the United States and 239 in Canada. The majority of affected vehicles are in dealer inventory. The issue will be remedied prior to delivery to customers.

What to do

Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect for the manual park release cover and install one -- if necessary-- and will also verify the instrument cluster is out of factory mode and clear any diagnostic codes.

Owners may contact Ford at (866) 436-7332

Ford's reference number for this recall is 19C06.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 7,600 model year 2019 Ranger SuperCabs.

The right-front seat belt may improperly assembled improperly and may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The automaker says it is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right-front seat belt assembly.

Owners may contact Ford Customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S23.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 58,000 model year 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles with 2.0-liter GDI engines, and model year 2013-14 Focus STs with 2.0-liter GTDI engines.

The powertrain control module software used to service these vehicles in accordance an earlier recall was incomplete.

The recalled vehicles did not receive the intended calibration software that will detect a malfunctioning canister purge valve.

When the canister purge valve is stuck open in these vehicles, an excessive vacuum can develop in the fuel vapor management system, potentially deforming the fuel tank. If this occurs, an occupant customer may observe a malfunction indicator light, inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge indication, drivability concerns or loss of motive power.

The automaker says it is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.

Vehicles that have not yet had service performed in the earlier recall are not affected by this action, and will receive updated software when the service is performed by the earlier recall program

What to do

Owners are advised to maintain at least a half tank of fuel until their vehicle is serviced for this issue

Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with the appropriate software calibration and replace the canister purge valve, as necessary.

If the canister purge valve is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module, as necessary.

Owners may contact Ford Customer service at (866) 436-7332. The Ford reference number for this recall is 19S22.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 107,857 model year 2013 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under an earlier recall.

The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,194,173 model year 2011-2017 Explorers.

The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.

Ford is recalling about 270,00 model year 2013-16 Fusions with 2.5-liter engines in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable may degrade and detach from the transmission. A shifter cable that detaches from the transmission may allow the transmission to be in a gear state different from the gearshift position selected by the driver.

This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to park and remove the ignition key while the transmission may not be in park, with no warning message or audible chime.

If the parking brake is not applied, a shifter cable that detaches from the transmission could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Ford is aware of three reports claiming property damage and one report alleging an injury that may be related to this condition.

What to do

Ford is working on a remedy for this issue and will notify owners when it is available.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866)436-7332. The Ford reference number for this recall is 19S16.

Ford is recalling about 2,700 model year 2019 Ranger trucks.

The two fasteners that secure the transmission shift cable bracket to the transmission housing may not have been torqued to specification.

Over time, an improperly torqued fastener could allow the transmission shift cable bracket to become loose and the transmission to be in a gear state different from the gearshift position selected by the driver.

This condition could allow the driver to remove the ignition key (if equipped) with no instrument panel warning message or chime indicating that the transmission is not in park. This could allow unintended vehicle movement or roll away if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

No accidents or injuries related to this condition have been reported.

What to do

Owners should apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked.

Dealers will properly torque the two fasteners and verify the proper operation of the transmission selector assembly according to established workshop manual procedure.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866)436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S15.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 874,000 model year 2015-2019 F-150s and model year 2017-19 Super Duty vehicles equipped with engine block heaters that had been inspected in an earlier recall.

In previously inspected vehicles, the engine block heater cable splice connectors may have inadvertently become damaged during that service procedure.

A damaged block heater cable can cause an inoperative engine block heater and/or tripping of household breakers or GFCI-equipped outlets or a resistive short, which can increase the risk of overheated or melted wiring and fire while the vehicle is parked and the block heater is plugged in.

A safety risk only exists while the vehicle is parked and the block heater cable is plugged into an electrical outlet.

The affected vehicles include approximately 327,000 vehicles in North America, with approximately 131,068 in the U.S., and federalized territories and approximately 196,269 in Canada.

What to do

Customers are advised to not use the engine block heater cable.

Dealers will disable the vehicle’s engine block heater cable by cutting off the plug end prongs and sealing the end cap with silicone sealant.

Customers will be notified when an engine block replacement cable is available.

The Ford reference number for this recall is 19S11.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,108 model year 2019 Fusion Energi Hybrids.

The vehicles may not adequately protect against direct and indirect contact of high voltage sources during normal operation, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a Bus Electrical Center (BEC) cover over the high voltage fuses free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 1,2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C05.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 27,609 model year 2017-2019 Lincoln Continentals.

The door latch pawl motors may not function properly, possibly resulting in a door latch not fully engaging.

A door latch that is not fully engaged may result in a door opening while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latch assemblies on all four doors free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in March 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S03.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,992 model year 2019 Rangers equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions.

The transmission shift lever in some vehicles can be moved from the "Park" position without the key in the starting system and without depressing the brake pedal.

If the vehicle can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, the vehicle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

What to do

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission floor shift selector interlock assembly, as necessary, free of charge.

The recall began February 22, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C02.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 4,212 model year 2019 Ford Mustangs and Lincoln Nautilus and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display.

A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings. Driving with an inoperative cluster can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC), free of charge.

The recall began March 8, 2019.

Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C03.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 63 model year 2019 Ford EcoSports.

The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured.

A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge.

Parts are currently not available. An interim owner notification was mailed on February 15, 2019 to inform owners of the issue. A second notice will be sent when parts are available.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,100 model year 2019 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles.

The cars do not meet the enhanced level of high voltage access protection required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 305.

This condition could allow contact with an uncovered high voltage fuse through a small gap behind the access panel, potentially increasing the risk of injury.

Ford has not received any reports of accidents or injuries resulting from this condition.

What to do

Ford will notify owners and dealers will install a cover over the high voltage battery electrical center.

Owners may contact Ford at (866) 436-7332 . Ford's reference number for this recall is 19C05.

Ford is recalling about 4,300 model year 2019 Mustangs and Lincoln Nautilus & Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

The vehicles' instrument panel cluster assemblies may be blank upon vehicle startup.

Ford says it has received any reports of accidents or injuries resulting from this condition.

What to do

Ford will notify owners and dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19C03.

Ford is recalling about 28,200 model year 2017-19 Lincoln Continentals.

The autos may have an intermittently functioning door latch motor due to the buildup of silicon contamination, resulting in the door latch not fully engaging.

This condition could increase the potential for the door to open while the car is being driven, increasing the risk of injury.

Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries resulting from this condition.

What to do

Dealers will remove and replace the door latch assemblies in all four doors of the recalled vehicles.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19S03.

Ford is recalling 1.48 million model year 2011-13 F-150s with 6-speed automatic transmissions.

The transmission that may experience an intermittent loss of the transmission output speed sensor signal to the powertrain control module, potentially resulting in a temporary, unintended downshift into first gear.

Depending on vehicle speed, a downshift to first gear without warning could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford is aware of five reports of accidents, including one report of “whiplash” potentially related to this condition.

What to do

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software in the affected vehicles.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The Ford reference number for this recall is 19S07.

Ford is recalling about 3,500 model year 2019 Ford Rangers built at Michigan Assembly Plant from June 4, 2018, to January 9, 2019, and sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The PRNDL bezel wiring may interfere with the shifter interlock override, preventing the shifter from locking in the park position and allowing the driver to shift the transmission out of park with the vehicle off and without a foot on the brake pedal.

No accidents or injuries have been reported.

What to do

Dealers will verify shifter interlock functionality by attempting to move the transmission shifter out of park with the vehicle off and without a foot on the brake pedal. If the shifter moves out of park, dealers will look for wiring interference, relocate the wiring and retest.

Owners may contact Ford at (313) 594-3744 or by email at mbrentle@ford.com. Ford's reference number for this recall is 19C02.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 2,700 model year 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles equipped with lane-centering assist and adaptive front steering.

These vehicles may not adequately detect if a driver has his or her hands off the steering wheel.

Failure of the hands on/off detection system may not alert the driver to place his or her hands back on the steering wheel, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries resulting from this condition.

What to do

Dealers will update the power steering control module software in affected vehicles. Ford's reference number for the recall is 19S02.

Owners may contact Ford at (866) 436-7332

Ford Motor Company is recalling four model year 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty trucks.

An incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the transmission case, replacing the transmission as necessary, free of charge.

The recall was expected to begin December 3, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S36.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,828 model year 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.

The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 7, 2019.

Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 34,946 model year 2018 Lincoln Navigators, and Ford Expeditions.

The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.

A seat that moves in a crash may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37

Ford Motor Company is recalling 268 model year 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that are not equipped with Adaptive Front Steering.

The plastic cover on the driver front airbag module may detach during air bag deployment, increasing increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag module, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in November 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S38.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 144 model year 2018 Ford Explorers equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine.

Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 3, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 215 model year 2010 Ford Fusions, Mercury Milans and model year 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZs that previously received a replacement passenger airbag.

In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger airbag, the bracket that secures the airbag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the airbag to leak out.

If the airbag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger airbag module, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in November 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 176 model year 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles.

The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.

A leak of hydraulic fluid in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller, which eliminates the possibility of excessive pressure in the valve block assembly.

Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed and will have the o-rings and the filter replaced, if needed. The repairs will be performed free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 26, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S29.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,282,596 model year 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine.

The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.

This could result in an engine stall during driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed.

If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary.

Owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full until the vehicle is serviced for this concern.

The recall is expected to begin December 10, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford Customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 503 model year 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles.

These vehicles' door striker bolts may be shorter than intended, potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash and increasing risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 49,197 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with model year 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi & Fusion Energi vehicles, and model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles.

Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors.

During vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin September 17, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 87 model year 2018 Ford Edges, Lincoln MKXs, and model year 2019 Ford Flexes, and Lincoln MKTs.

The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been secured properly, possibly resulting in an electrical arc, posing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin September 17, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 1.6 million model year 2015-2018 F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab trucks.

If a front seatbelt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area, resulting in a vehicle fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin September 24, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 504,182 model year 2013-2014 Ford Escapes and model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusions equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions.

The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.

The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake applied it may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners should use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin July 30, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 25 model year 2017-2018 Ford Edges and model year 2017 Lincoln MKZs.

On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in July 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2).

Ford Motor Company is recalling 5,645 model year 2018 Ford Expeditions, F-150s, and Lincoln Navigators equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines.

The vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin July 16, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 373 model year 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the U.S. Federal Territories.

The vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits.

Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. T

he recall is expected to begin June 18, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for over 25,000 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles that came equipped with a trailer tow module. 

The company says that water can enter the module and corrode the internal wiring. This can cause problems such as rapidly flashing turn signals and loss of the instrument panel display, which may increase the risk of a crash.

In worse cases, the problem can cause an electrical short that increases the risk of a fire.

Ford representatives say they are notifying owners of the recall. The company is also instructing dealers to add a drainage hole to the driver's door stepwell and install a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness free of charge.

For more information, consumers can contact Ford's customer service line by calling 1-866-436-7332. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) by visiting the agency's online site at www.safercar.gov or calling its hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Robert Bosch Automotive Steering has issued a safety recall to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a problem with the aluminum mounting bolts used in its Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems.

The company says that the bolts may corrode when it exposed to certain outdoor elements, such as road salt. This corrosion may cause the bolts to fracture and the steering deal to detach, which may cause drivers to lose power steering and crash.

The company submitted a report to allow recalls to move forward based on the decisions of Ford and Tesla.

What to do

Bosch says it is working with affected manufacturers and dealers to replace the defective bolts and add a corrosion-preventive sealer, free of charge. 

Ford owners can contact the automaker's customer service line for more information at 1-866-436-7332; Tesla owners can contact their respective customer service line at 1-877-798-3752.

Additionally, drivers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for more information at its hotline or website by dialing 1-888-327-4236 or by visiting www.safercar.gov. 

Ford Motor Company is recalling 142 model year 2017-2018 Ford F-150s, and model year 2018 Ford Expeditions, Mustangs and Lincoln Navigators equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions.

A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

Even though the transmission shift lever is placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicates 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 16, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 292,909 model year 2018 F-650s and F-750s equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and model year 2018 Ford F-150s and Expeditions equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expeditions with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console).

The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear.

Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 16, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 5,357 model year 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission, and model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission.

The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge.

Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge.

Parts are not currently available.

Owners will be notified of the recall with an interim notification beginning March 26, 2018.

A second letter will be mailed when the remedy is available, currently expected to be in the second quarter of 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 1.3 million model year 2014-18 Ford Fusions and Lincoln MKZs.

The vehicles have potentially loose steering wheel bolts that could result in the steering wheel detaching from the steering column, leading to a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

The automaker says it is aware of two accidents with one injury that may be related to this condition.

The following vehicles are being recalled:

• Model year 2014-17 Ford Fusions built at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant from August 6, 2013, to February 29, 2016;
• Model year 2014-18 Ford Fusions built at the Hermosillo Assembly Plant from July 25, 2013, to March 5, 2018; and
• Model year 2014-18 Lincoln MKZs built at the Hermosillo Assembly Plant from July 25, 2013, to March 5, 2018

About 1,301,986 of the recalled vehicles are in the U.S. and federalized territories with 62,479 in Canada and 14,172 in Mexico.

What to do

Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt on the vehicle with a longer bolt with more robust thread engagement and larger nylon patch placed properly for proper torque retention at no cost to customers.

Ford's reference number for this recall is 18S08.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,100 model year 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles with mechanical key ignition systems.

The keys may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position.

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.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin March 19, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 10,157 model year 2018 Ford Escapes.

The vehicles' side curtain airbags have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 29, 2018.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S44.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 177,264 model year 2016 F-150s and Explorers.

Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge.

Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018, and a second notice will be sent when the remedy becomes available.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 11,783 model year 2017 F-150s equipped with ten-speed transmissions.

The pin that attaches the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out, preventing the transmission from responding to movement of the shift lever.

The disconnected linkage may cause the vehicle to not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever.

Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll. Either situation increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll pin with an updated part, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 11, 2017.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S36.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 65,206 model year 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module.

Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire, while turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge.

Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed in November 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S34.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 698 model year 2017 Focus vehicles.

The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2017.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13.

Ford Motor Company is recalling recalling model year 2015-2017 F-150, and model year 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with crew cabs.

The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2017.

Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 5,215 model year 2017 Lincoln MKZs and Ford Edges & Fusions.

On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 14, 2017.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 14,410 model year 2015-2017 F-150, and model year 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer.

The door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision.

As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall is expected to begin July 21, 2017.

Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 509 model year 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles.

Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission.

If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable.

Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 6, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford recall number 17S08.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 5,470 model year 2017 Ford Mustangs.

The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

A door unlatching in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 24, 2017.

Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C04.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 27,531 model year 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles.

The driver's front airbag may not fully inflate or the airbag cushion may detach from the airbag module during a crash.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

If the airbag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver front airbag module, free of charge. Owners will be notified when remedy parts are available, currently expected to be in August 2017.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 17 model year 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles.

The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints which may reduce the front-end structural integrity of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 6, 2017.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S03.

Ford Motor Company recalling 7,105 model year 2017 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks manufactured August 10, 2016, to September 17, 2016.

The frame reinforcement bracket may not have been attached to the front fuel tank strap, allowing the fuel tank strap to separate from the frame.

A fuel tank strap that separates and allows the fuel tank to contact the ground may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 6, 2017.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S45.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 35 model year 2017 Ford Fusions manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016.

The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded. During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 9, 2017.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S43.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 17,985 model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016.

The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object -- such as a body part -- and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

What to do

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2016.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 5,280 model year 2016 Ford Explorers and F-150s equipped with a manual recline driver's seat.

The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

The seat back may not restrain the occupant adequately during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 15, 2016.

Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.

Ford Motor Company is recalling five model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015.

An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."

An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat back trim cover and tether cover bezel on the second row, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C09.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 39 model year 2016 Ford Fusions manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016Ford Motor Company.

The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge.

The recall began on April 26, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C05.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,288 model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016.

The tires installed during assembly of the vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture.

A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2016.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S17.