Transport Canada Recall - 2019281 -
Summary
Affected products
2009 | FORD | FLEX, 2009 | LINCOLN | MKS, 2010 | LINCOLN | MKT, 2010 | FORD | TAURUS, 2010 | LINCOLN | MKS, 2010 | FORD | FLEX, 2011 | FORD | TAURUS, 2011 | FORD | FLEX, 2011 | LINCOLN | MKS, 2011 | LINCOLN | MKT, 2012 | FORD | TAURUS, 2012 | LINCOLN | MKT, 2012 | LINCOLN | MKS, 2012 | FORD | FLEX, 2013 | FORD | FLEX, 2013 | FORD | TAURUS, 2013 | FORD | POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN (TAURUS), 2013 | LINCOLN | MKS, 2013 | LINCOLN | MKT, 2014 | FORD | TAURUS, 2014 | FORD | FLEX, 2014 | FORD | POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN (TAURUS), 2014 | LINCOLN | MKS, 2014 | LINCOLN | MKT, 2015 | FORD | FLEX, 2015 | FORD | TAURUS, 2015 | LINCOLN | MKT, 2015 | LINCOLN | MKS, 2015 | FORD | POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN (TAURUS), 2016 | FORD | FLEX, 2016 | FORD | TAURUS, 2016 | LINCOLN | MKT, 2016 | FORD | POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN (TAURUS), 2017 | FORD | POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN (TAURUS), 2017 | LINCOLN | MKT, 2017 | FORD | FLEX, 2017 | FORD | TAURUS
Issue
On certain vehicles, a buildup of dirt and mud could cause the rear suspension toe links to break. This could result in a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This problem affects vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The unique soil properties in this region could make a toe link more likely to break.
Safety risk
A loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective actions
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Additional information
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