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NHTSA recall 18V141000

Electrical system › Ignition

Ford Taurus

Reported Mar 1, 20182,100 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 18C02Built Jul 31, 2017 – Feb 13, 2018

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

The risk

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.

The remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02.

Electrical system › IgnitionPower train › Automatic transmissionPower train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Taurus
20172018

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.