Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
14 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 22S43
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 20S42
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 18C06
Recall Date: Sep 11, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 18S25
Recall Date: Aug 20, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 17S16 (S2)
Recall Date: Jun 11, 2018
Consumer Complaints
789 ComplaintsFord Motor Company
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE PROPERLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. STERNBERG FORD (600 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, DALE, IN 47523, 888-263-7958) TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER AND THE REPAIRS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS HIMSELF; HOWEVER, THE NEW HEADLIGHTS WERE STILL NOT PROJECTING COMPLETELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AGAIN AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE PROPERLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. STERNBERG FORD (600 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, DALE, IN 47523, 888-263-7958) TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER AND THE REPAIRS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS HIMSELF; HOWEVER, THE NEW HEADLIGHTS WERE STILL NOT PROJECTING COMPLETELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AGAIN AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE PROPERLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. STERNBERG FORD (600 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, DALE, IN 47523, 888-263-7958) TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER AND THE REPAIRS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS HIMSELF; HOWEVER, THE NEW HEADLIGHTS WERE STILL NOT PROJECTING COMPLETELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AGAIN AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Mfg Campaign: 11296879
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR WILL RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED DRIVING IN THE CITY I LIVE IN AND ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THIS STARTED IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND STILL HAPPENS. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT BY THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD HAS SENT FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A TROUBLE CODE THAT IS HAPPENING. IT HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY 2 DIFFERENT ENGINEERS DUE TO THE BBB COMPLAINT THAT WAS FILED. THE CAR IS A LEMON ACCORDING TO TEXAS LEMON LAW BUT FORD WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM SINCE THEY CANNOT FORCE AND INTERMITTENT PROBLEM TO PRESENT ITSELF. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE CAR HAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AS WELL. WHEN IT HAPPENS, THERE IS NOTHING THAT COMES UP, THE DASH JUST GOES BLANK AND THE ENGINE STOPS.
Corrective Action:
MY CAR WILL RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED DRIVING IN THE CITY I LIVE IN AND ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THIS STARTED IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND STILL HAPPENS. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT BY THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD HAS SENT FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A TROUBLE CODE THAT IS HAPPENING. IT HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY 2 DIFFERENT ENGINEERS DUE TO THE BBB COMPLAINT THAT WAS FILED. THE CAR IS A LEMON ACCORDING TO TEXAS LEMON LAW BUT FORD WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM SINCE THEY CANNOT FORCE AND INTERMITTENT PROBLEM TO PRESENT ITSELF. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE CAR HAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AS WELL. WHEN IT HAPPENS, THERE IS NOTHING THAT COMES UP, THE DASH JUST GOES BLANK AND THE ENGINE STOPS.
Additional Notes:
MY CAR WILL RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED DRIVING IN THE CITY I LIVE IN AND ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THIS STARTED IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND STILL HAPPENS. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT BY THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD HAS SENT FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A TROUBLE CODE THAT IS HAPPENING. IT HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY 2 DIFFERENT ENGINEERS DUE TO THE BBB COMPLAINT THAT WAS FILED. THE CAR IS A LEMON ACCORDING TO TEXAS LEMON LAW BUT FORD WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM SINCE THEY CANNOT FORCE AND INTERMITTENT PROBLEM TO PRESENT ITSELF. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE CAR HAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AS WELL. WHEN IT HAPPENS, THERE IS NOTHING THAT COMES UP, THE DASH JUST GOES BLANK AND THE ENGINE STOPS.
Mfg Campaign: 11292442
Recall Date: Jan 1, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
I HAD MY HEATED SEATS ON FOR A TRIP TO MY MOTHER'S. WE STOPPED EVERY 2 TO 3 HOURS FOR GAS AND BREAKS. 12 HOURS INTO THE 14 HOUR TRIP I STARTED FEELING PAIN ON THE BACK OF MY LEGS. I CHECKED ON OUR NEXT BREAK AND SAW BLISTERS FORMING ON THE BACKS OF MY LEGS. BY THE TIME I HAD ARRIVED MOST OF THE BLISTERS HAD POPPED. CAR WAS IN MOTION.
Corrective Action:
I HAD MY HEATED SEATS ON FOR A TRIP TO MY MOTHER'S. WE STOPPED EVERY 2 TO 3 HOURS FOR GAS AND BREAKS. 12 HOURS INTO THE 14 HOUR TRIP I STARTED FEELING PAIN ON THE BACK OF MY LEGS. I CHECKED ON OUR NEXT BREAK AND SAW BLISTERS FORMING ON THE BACKS OF MY LEGS. BY THE TIME I HAD ARRIVED MOST OF THE BLISTERS HAD POPPED. CAR WAS IN MOTION.
Additional Notes:
I HAD MY HEATED SEATS ON FOR A TRIP TO MY MOTHER'S. WE STOPPED EVERY 2 TO 3 HOURS FOR GAS AND BREAKS. 12 HOURS INTO THE 14 HOUR TRIP I STARTED FEELING PAIN ON THE BACK OF MY LEGS. I CHECKED ON OUR NEXT BREAK AND SAW BLISTERS FORMING ON THE BACKS OF MY LEGS. BY THE TIME I HAD ARRIVED MOST OF THE BLISTERS HAD POPPED. CAR WAS IN MOTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11290874
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE HATCHBACK SLAMS. I'VE RETURNED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME AND TOLD IT'S NORMAL.
Corrective Action:
THE HATCHBACK SLAMS. I'VE RETURNED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME AND TOLD IT'S NORMAL.
Additional Notes:
THE HATCHBACK SLAMS. I'VE RETURNED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIME AND TOLD IT'S NORMAL.
Mfg Campaign: 11281353
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JERRY'S FORD ALEXANDRIA (6510 LITTLE RIVER TURNPIKE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312, (703) 256-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.AND NOT THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V548000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *DT*DT CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO MECHANIC SHE HAD A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK TO THE ENGINE.*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JERRY'S FORD ALEXANDRIA (6510 LITTLE RIVER TURNPIKE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312, (703) 256-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.AND NOT THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V548000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *DT*DT CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO MECHANIC SHE HAD A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK TO THE ENGINE.*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JERRY'S FORD ALEXANDRIA (6510 LITTLE RIVER TURNPIKE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312, (703) 256-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.AND NOT THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V548000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *DT*DT CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO MECHANIC SHE HAD A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK TO THE ENGINE.*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11281008
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
WHILE MAKING A LEFT ONTO A VIADUCT THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO TURN (SHARPLY) INTO THE BARRIER WALL.
Corrective Action:
WHILE MAKING A LEFT ONTO A VIADUCT THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO TURN (SHARPLY) INTO THE BARRIER WALL.
Additional Notes:
WHILE MAKING A LEFT ONTO A VIADUCT THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO TURN (SHARPLY) INTO THE BARRIER WALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11277035
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. THE CONTACT CALLED RUSSELL & SMITH FORD AT 713-230-8368 (LOCATED AT 3440 S. LOOP W., HOUSTON, TX 77025) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,400.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. THE CONTACT CALLED RUSSELL & SMITH FORD AT 713-230-8368 (LOCATED AT 3440 S. LOOP W., HOUSTON, TX 77025) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,400.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. THE CONTACT CALLED RUSSELL & SMITH FORD AT 713-230-8368 (LOCATED AT 3440 S. LOOP W., HOUSTON, TX 77025) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,400.
Mfg Campaign: 11270285
Recall Date: Oct 22, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING AS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SPEED WAS LESS THAN 15 MPH WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, APPROACHING STOP SIGN. WINDOW GLASS RAINED INTO VEHICLE IN SMALL PIECES. VEHICLE HAD ONLY 22,000 MILES WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY. FORD REFUSED TO COVER REPAIR. ATTACHED PHOTOS SHOW EXTENT OF GLASS LOSS AND SIZE OF PIECES.
Corrective Action:
REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING AS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SPEED WAS LESS THAN 15 MPH WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, APPROACHING STOP SIGN. WINDOW GLASS RAINED INTO VEHICLE IN SMALL PIECES. VEHICLE HAD ONLY 22,000 MILES WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY. FORD REFUSED TO COVER REPAIR. ATTACHED PHOTOS SHOW EXTENT OF GLASS LOSS AND SIZE OF PIECES.
Additional Notes:
REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING AS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SPEED WAS LESS THAN 15 MPH WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, APPROACHING STOP SIGN. WINDOW GLASS RAINED INTO VEHICLE IN SMALL PIECES. VEHICLE HAD ONLY 22,000 MILES WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY. FORD REFUSED TO COVER REPAIR. ATTACHED PHOTOS SHOW EXTENT OF GLASS LOSS AND SIZE OF PIECES.
Mfg Campaign: 11266490
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
BRAKES ARE TOO SENSITIVE (GRABBING) AT LOW SPEED, ESPECIALLY AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. A VERY SLIGHT TOUCH OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO IMMEDIATELY STOP AND ANYONE IN THE CAR WILL SLIDE FORWARD IN THEIR SEAT IF NOT OUT OF THE SEAT. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH BOTH MYSELF AND MY WIFE DRIVING THE CAR. IF I DRIVE THE CAR AND STOMP ON THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES IT SEEMS TO GET A LITTLE BETTER. BUT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR PEOPLE INSIDE THE CAR AND IF A CAR IS FOLLOWING CLOSELY DUE TO THE ABRUPT UNCONTROLLABLE STOP.
Corrective Action:
BRAKES ARE TOO SENSITIVE (GRABBING) AT LOW SPEED, ESPECIALLY AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. A VERY SLIGHT TOUCH OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO IMMEDIATELY STOP AND ANYONE IN THE CAR WILL SLIDE FORWARD IN THEIR SEAT IF NOT OUT OF THE SEAT. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH BOTH MYSELF AND MY WIFE DRIVING THE CAR. IF I DRIVE THE CAR AND STOMP ON THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES IT SEEMS TO GET A LITTLE BETTER. BUT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR PEOPLE INSIDE THE CAR AND IF A CAR IS FOLLOWING CLOSELY DUE TO THE ABRUPT UNCONTROLLABLE STOP.
Additional Notes:
BRAKES ARE TOO SENSITIVE (GRABBING) AT LOW SPEED, ESPECIALLY AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. A VERY SLIGHT TOUCH OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO IMMEDIATELY STOP AND ANYONE IN THE CAR WILL SLIDE FORWARD IN THEIR SEAT IF NOT OUT OF THE SEAT. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH BOTH MYSELF AND MY WIFE DRIVING THE CAR. IF I DRIVE THE CAR AND STOMP ON THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES IT SEEMS TO GET A LITTLE BETTER. BUT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR PEOPLE INSIDE THE CAR AND IF A CAR IS FOLLOWING CLOSELY DUE TO THE ABRUPT UNCONTROLLABLE STOP.
Mfg Campaign: 11246076
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ON JULY 25TH 2019 I WAS LEAVING I40/I85WHEN I HEARD THE LOUDEST EXPLOSION. ON INSPECTION MY BACK, DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER WIDOW HAD BLOWN OUT. THE POLICE CM AND CHECKED MY CAR AND NO PROJECTILE WAS FOUND. MY PAINTWORK ON THAT DOOR IS ALL DAMAGED WHERE THE GLASS FLEW OUT. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS IN THAT SEAT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AS ITS UNDER WARRANTY AND HE AGREED WITH ME AND SAID HE HAD SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. FORD WILL NOT ENTERTAIN THAT THE GLASS WAS FAULTY AND HAVE SAID NO TO MY REPAIR. IF YOU POST PROBLEMS IN THE FORD FACEBOOK PAGE THEY CONSTANTLY DELET THEM TO HIDE ANY ISSUES FROM OTHERS. THERE SEEMS TO BE OTHERS ON FORUMS WITH THIS CAR AND OTHERS FROM FORD 'S WITH FACTORY TINTED GLASS HAVING BLOW OUT ISSUES. IF THE THIS HAD HAPPENED IN MY DOOR I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR. THIS NEED LOOKING INTO.
Corrective Action:
ON JULY 25TH 2019 I WAS LEAVING I40/I85WHEN I HEARD THE LOUDEST EXPLOSION. ON INSPECTION MY BACK, DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER WIDOW HAD BLOWN OUT. THE POLICE CM AND CHECKED MY CAR AND NO PROJECTILE WAS FOUND. MY PAINTWORK ON THAT DOOR IS ALL DAMAGED WHERE THE GLASS FLEW OUT. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS IN THAT SEAT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AS ITS UNDER WARRANTY AND HE AGREED WITH ME AND SAID HE HAD SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. FORD WILL NOT ENTERTAIN THAT THE GLASS WAS FAULTY AND HAVE SAID NO TO MY REPAIR. IF YOU POST PROBLEMS IN THE FORD FACEBOOK PAGE THEY CONSTANTLY DELET THEM TO HIDE ANY ISSUES FROM OTHERS. THERE SEEMS TO BE OTHERS ON FORUMS WITH THIS CAR AND OTHERS FROM FORD 'S WITH FACTORY TINTED GLASS HAVING BLOW OUT ISSUES. IF THE THIS HAD HAPPENED IN MY DOOR I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR. THIS NEED LOOKING INTO.
Additional Notes:
ON JULY 25TH 2019 I WAS LEAVING I40/I85WHEN I HEARD THE LOUDEST EXPLOSION. ON INSPECTION MY BACK, DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER WIDOW HAD BLOWN OUT. THE POLICE CM AND CHECKED MY CAR AND NO PROJECTILE WAS FOUND. MY PAINTWORK ON THAT DOOR IS ALL DAMAGED WHERE THE GLASS FLEW OUT. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS IN THAT SEAT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AS ITS UNDER WARRANTY AND HE AGREED WITH ME AND SAID HE HAD SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. FORD WILL NOT ENTERTAIN THAT THE GLASS WAS FAULTY AND HAVE SAID NO TO MY REPAIR. IF YOU POST PROBLEMS IN THE FORD FACEBOOK PAGE THEY CONSTANTLY DELET THEM TO HIDE ANY ISSUES FROM OTHERS. THERE SEEMS TO BE OTHERS ON FORUMS WITH THIS CAR AND OTHERS FROM FORD 'S WITH FACTORY TINTED GLASS HAVING BLOW OUT ISSUES. IF THE THIS HAD HAPPENED IN MY DOOR I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR. THIS NEED LOOKING INTO.
Mfg Campaign: 11241688
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ON JULY 12, 2019 I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 FORD EDGE THAT I PURCHASED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2018, 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE THREE ADULTS IN THE CAR AND FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED, BUT WERE SHOWERED WITH PIECES AND SHARDS OF GLASS, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER IN THE BACK SEAT. THROUGH CONVERSATIONS WHILE RECALLING THE INCIDENT AMONGST THE THREE OF US, THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THEN IT SHATTERED. TO OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE, NOTHING HIT THE SUNROOF. I HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED AS THERE WAS SO MUCH GLASS THAT IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE FIRST DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT DUE TO SCRATCH ON SUNROOF AND THE AIR CONDITIONER BEING ON, THIS CAUSED CABIN PRESSURE AND ULTIMATELY THE EXPLOSION OF THE SUNROOF. WE DID HAVE IT TOWED TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY SOMETHING HIT IT TO MAKE IT SHATTER. BOTH DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY SO I DID TURN IT IN TO MY INSURANCE. I FIND IT IRONIC THAT THEY HAD DIFFERING CONCLUSIONS. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS HAS BEEN AN UNFORTUNATE LEARNING LESSON. AS OF NOW, I DO NOT HAVE MY VEHICLE BACK, 16 DAYS LATER. I HAVE EXPRESSED MY DISAPPOINTMENT WITH MY DEALERSHIP AND WILL ALSO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH FORD, BUT KNOW NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. I APPRECIATE THAT I AM ABLE TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT AND HOPE THAT ANY OTHERS THAT THIS HAPPENS TO WILL DO THEIR RESEARCH AND KNOW THAT IN ORDER FOR A CHANGE, A REPORT TO YOU NEEDS TO HAPPEN.
Corrective Action:
ON JULY 12, 2019 I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 FORD EDGE THAT I PURCHASED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2018, 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE THREE ADULTS IN THE CAR AND FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED, BUT WERE SHOWERED WITH PIECES AND SHARDS OF GLASS, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER IN THE BACK SEAT. THROUGH CONVERSATIONS WHILE RECALLING THE INCIDENT AMONGST THE THREE OF US, THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THEN IT SHATTERED. TO OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE, NOTHING HIT THE SUNROOF. I HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED AS THERE WAS SO MUCH GLASS THAT IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE FIRST DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT DUE TO SCRATCH ON SUNROOF AND THE AIR CONDITIONER BEING ON, THIS CAUSED CABIN PRESSURE AND ULTIMATELY THE EXPLOSION OF THE SUNROOF. WE DID HAVE IT TOWED TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY SOMETHING HIT IT TO MAKE IT SHATTER. BOTH DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY SO I DID TURN IT IN TO MY INSURANCE. I FIND IT IRONIC THAT THEY HAD DIFFERING CONCLUSIONS. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS HAS BEEN AN UNFORTUNATE LEARNING LESSON. AS OF NOW, I DO NOT HAVE MY VEHICLE BACK, 16 DAYS LATER. I HAVE EXPRESSED MY DISAPPOINTMENT WITH MY DEALERSHIP AND WILL ALSO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH FORD, BUT KNOW NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. I APPRECIATE THAT I AM ABLE TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT AND HOPE THAT ANY OTHERS THAT THIS HAPPENS TO WILL DO THEIR RESEARCH AND KNOW THAT IN ORDER FOR A CHANGE, A REPORT TO YOU NEEDS TO HAPPEN.
Additional Notes:
ON JULY 12, 2019 I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 FORD EDGE THAT I PURCHASED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2018, 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE THREE ADULTS IN THE CAR AND FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED, BUT WERE SHOWERED WITH PIECES AND SHARDS OF GLASS, ESPECIALLY THE PASSENGER IN THE BACK SEAT. THROUGH CONVERSATIONS WHILE RECALLING THE INCIDENT AMONGST THE THREE OF US, THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THEN IT SHATTERED. TO OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE, NOTHING HIT THE SUNROOF. I HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED AS THERE WAS SO MUCH GLASS THAT IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE FIRST DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT DUE TO SCRATCH ON SUNROOF AND THE AIR CONDITIONER BEING ON, THIS CAUSED CABIN PRESSURE AND ULTIMATELY THE EXPLOSION OF THE SUNROOF. WE DID HAVE IT TOWED TO OUR DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY SOMETHING HIT IT TO MAKE IT SHATTER. BOTH DEALERSHIPS TOLD ME THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY SO I DID TURN IT IN TO MY INSURANCE. I FIND IT IRONIC THAT THEY HAD DIFFERING CONCLUSIONS. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS HAS BEEN AN UNFORTUNATE LEARNING LESSON. AS OF NOW, I DO NOT HAVE MY VEHICLE BACK, 16 DAYS LATER. I HAVE EXPRESSED MY DISAPPOINTMENT WITH MY DEALERSHIP AND WILL ALSO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH FORD, BUT KNOW NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. I APPRECIATE THAT I AM ABLE TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT AND HOPE THAT ANY OTHERS THAT THIS HAPPENS TO WILL DO THEIR RESEARCH AND KNOW THAT IN ORDER FOR A CHANGE, A REPORT TO YOU NEEDS TO HAPPEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11240153
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN CHANGE FEW MONTHS AGO SUV CONTINUE SHOT DOWN BATTERY DRAIN CHANGE TWICE.I WAS TOLD BY FORD MECHANICS SIX SENSES TRUCKING SYSTEM DRAINS BATTERY TRUCKING SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE DISCONNECTED MAY BE WILL FIX SHOT DOWN PROBLEM
Corrective Action:
PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN CHANGE FEW MONTHS AGO SUV CONTINUE SHOT DOWN BATTERY DRAIN CHANGE TWICE.I WAS TOLD BY FORD MECHANICS SIX SENSES TRUCKING SYSTEM DRAINS BATTERY TRUCKING SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE DISCONNECTED MAY BE WILL FIX SHOT DOWN PROBLEM
Additional Notes:
PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN CHANGE FEW MONTHS AGO SUV CONTINUE SHOT DOWN BATTERY DRAIN CHANGE TWICE.I WAS TOLD BY FORD MECHANICS SIX SENSES TRUCKING SYSTEM DRAINS BATTERY TRUCKING SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE DISCONNECTED MAY BE WILL FIX SHOT DOWN PROBLEM
Mfg Campaign: 11231189
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2018 FORD EDGE WITH 25,000 MILES, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME THE ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
Corrective Action:
2018 FORD EDGE WITH 25,000 MILES, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME THE ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
Additional Notes:
2018 FORD EDGE WITH 25,000 MILES, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME THE ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
Mfg Campaign: 11230766
Recall Date: Jul 10, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHILE TRAVELLING IN THE LEFT LANE, OF A THREE LANE HIGHWAY, NEXT TO A SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER, THE TRUCK CHANGED LANES INTO MY LANE. I WAS FULLY IN THE LANE WHEN HE SIGNALED A CHANGE AND BEGAN TO MOVE OVER. I ACTIVATED THE VEHICLE HORN AND BRAKED HARD BUT, IT WAS APPARENT THAT HE NEVER HEARD THE HORN AS THE OPERATOR CONTINUED INTO MY LANE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR. (SAME SCENARIO) (THE VEHICLE HORN IS ABOUT AS LOUD AS A 1965 VW BEETLE.) I BROUGHT THIS FORD EDGE TO SUNNY SIDE MOTORS, HOLDEN, MA. I WAS INFORMED, AND PROVIDED A FORD COMPUTER PRINTOUT THAT THIS THAT THIS YEAR 2018 EDGE, HAD ONE OF THE TWO HORNS DELETED BY THE MANUFACTURER. INSTEAD OF THE TWO, HI/LO HORNS PROVIDED ON THIS AND ALL OTHER VEHICLES FOR MANY MANY YEARS, MY 2018 EDGE HAS ONLY ONE HORN. THIIS HORN IS ABSOLUTELY ANEMIC AND CAN NOT BE HEARD IN TRAFFIC AND I BELIEVE THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE, SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR MY SKILLED EMERGENCY EVASIVE MANEUVERS, THERE SURELY COULD HAVE HAD DISASTROUS RESULTS. ( I HAVE HAD MANY YEARS TRAINING IN EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION.) THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD!!!!!
Corrective Action:
WHILE TRAVELLING IN THE LEFT LANE, OF A THREE LANE HIGHWAY, NEXT TO A SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER, THE TRUCK CHANGED LANES INTO MY LANE. I WAS FULLY IN THE LANE WHEN HE SIGNALED A CHANGE AND BEGAN TO MOVE OVER. I ACTIVATED THE VEHICLE HORN AND BRAKED HARD BUT, IT WAS APPARENT THAT HE NEVER HEARD THE HORN AS THE OPERATOR CONTINUED INTO MY LANE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR. (SAME SCENARIO) (THE VEHICLE HORN IS ABOUT AS LOUD AS A 1965 VW BEETLE.) I BROUGHT THIS FORD EDGE TO SUNNY SIDE MOTORS, HOLDEN, MA. I WAS INFORMED, AND PROVIDED A FORD COMPUTER PRINTOUT THAT THIS THAT THIS YEAR 2018 EDGE, HAD ONE OF THE TWO HORNS DELETED BY THE MANUFACTURER. INSTEAD OF THE TWO, HI/LO HORNS PROVIDED ON THIS AND ALL OTHER VEHICLES FOR MANY MANY YEARS, MY 2018 EDGE HAS ONLY ONE HORN. THIIS HORN IS ABSOLUTELY ANEMIC AND CAN NOT BE HEARD IN TRAFFIC AND I BELIEVE THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE, SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR MY SKILLED EMERGENCY EVASIVE MANEUVERS, THERE SURELY COULD HAVE HAD DISASTROUS RESULTS. ( I HAVE HAD MANY YEARS TRAINING IN EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION.) THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD!!!!!
Additional Notes:
WHILE TRAVELLING IN THE LEFT LANE, OF A THREE LANE HIGHWAY, NEXT TO A SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER, THE TRUCK CHANGED LANES INTO MY LANE. I WAS FULLY IN THE LANE WHEN HE SIGNALED A CHANGE AND BEGAN TO MOVE OVER. I ACTIVATED THE VEHICLE HORN AND BRAKED HARD BUT, IT WAS APPARENT THAT HE NEVER HEARD THE HORN AS THE OPERATOR CONTINUED INTO MY LANE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR. (SAME SCENARIO) (THE VEHICLE HORN IS ABOUT AS LOUD AS A 1965 VW BEETLE.) I BROUGHT THIS FORD EDGE TO SUNNY SIDE MOTORS, HOLDEN, MA. I WAS INFORMED, AND PROVIDED A FORD COMPUTER PRINTOUT THAT THIS THAT THIS YEAR 2018 EDGE, HAD ONE OF THE TWO HORNS DELETED BY THE MANUFACTURER. INSTEAD OF THE TWO, HI/LO HORNS PROVIDED ON THIS AND ALL OTHER VEHICLES FOR MANY MANY YEARS, MY 2018 EDGE HAS ONLY ONE HORN. THIIS HORN IS ABSOLUTELY ANEMIC AND CAN NOT BE HEARD IN TRAFFIC AND I BELIEVE THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE, SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR MY SKILLED EMERGENCY EVASIVE MANEUVERS, THERE SURELY COULD HAVE HAD DISASTROUS RESULTS. ( I HAVE HAD MANY YEARS TRAINING IN EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION.) THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD!!!!!
Mfg Campaign: 11229672
Recall Date: Jul 5, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AT 30 MPH THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL CAUSING THE WHEEL TO TURN FREELY. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT UNTIL IT STOPPED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AT 30 MPH THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL CAUSING THE WHEEL TO TURN FREELY. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT UNTIL IT STOPPED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AT 30 MPH THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL CAUSING THE WHEEL TO TURN FREELY. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT UNTIL IT STOPPED.
Mfg Campaign: 11217993
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AT 30 MPH THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL CAUSING THE WHEEL TO TURN FREELY. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT UNTIL IT STOPPED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AT 30 MPH THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL CAUSING THE WHEEL TO TURN FREELY. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT UNTIL IT STOPPED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AT 30 MPH THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL CAUSING THE WHEEL TO TURN FREELY. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT UNTIL IT STOPPED.
Mfg Campaign: 11217993
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Potential Consequences:
CPSC: I OWN A 2018 FORD EDGE THAT HAS A HANDS FREE LIFT GATE. WHILE THE GATE IS OPEN AND I AM LOADING OR REMOVING CARGO FROM THE CARGO AREA, THE LIFT GATE CLOSES ON ITS OWN. THE FIRST IT CLOSED I BACKED QUICKLY BUT DID NOT LOWER MY QUICK ENOUGH FROM BANGING IT REAL HARD WHICH LUCKILY ONLY RESULTED IN A LUMP ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD. *DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF HOW TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE.*JS
Corrective Action:
CPSC: I OWN A 2018 FORD EDGE THAT HAS A HANDS FREE LIFT GATE. WHILE THE GATE IS OPEN AND I AM LOADING OR REMOVING CARGO FROM THE CARGO AREA, THE LIFT GATE CLOSES ON ITS OWN. THE FIRST IT CLOSED I BACKED QUICKLY BUT DID NOT LOWER MY QUICK ENOUGH FROM BANGING IT REAL HARD WHICH LUCKILY ONLY RESULTED IN A LUMP ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD. *DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF HOW TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE.*JS
Additional Notes:
CPSC: I OWN A 2018 FORD EDGE THAT HAS A HANDS FREE LIFT GATE. WHILE THE GATE IS OPEN AND I AM LOADING OR REMOVING CARGO FROM THE CARGO AREA, THE LIFT GATE CLOSES ON ITS OWN. THE FIRST IT CLOSED I BACKED QUICKLY BUT DID NOT LOWER MY QUICK ENOUGH FROM BANGING IT REAL HARD WHICH LUCKILY ONLY RESULTED IN A LUMP ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD. *DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF HOW TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE.*JS
Mfg Campaign: 11217962
Recall Date: Jun 4, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
WHILE ON A 2 1/2 HR TRIP ON THE HIGHWAY, THE HEATER IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT GOT SO HOT I HAVE SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON MY UPPER LEG AND BUTTOCK. SO FAR, IT HAS REQUIRED TO VISITS TO MY DOCTOR FOR TREATMENT. THE MANAGER AT THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE TELLS ME HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF A HEATER GETTING THAT HOT, AND DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT IS HOW I WAS BURNED. THEY SAID THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO ENSURE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
WHILE ON A 2 1/2 HR TRIP ON THE HIGHWAY, THE HEATER IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT GOT SO HOT I HAVE SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON MY UPPER LEG AND BUTTOCK. SO FAR, IT HAS REQUIRED TO VISITS TO MY DOCTOR FOR TREATMENT. THE MANAGER AT THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE TELLS ME HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF A HEATER GETTING THAT HOT, AND DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT IS HOW I WAS BURNED. THEY SAID THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO ENSURE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
WHILE ON A 2 1/2 HR TRIP ON THE HIGHWAY, THE HEATER IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT GOT SO HOT I HAVE SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON MY UPPER LEG AND BUTTOCK. SO FAR, IT HAS REQUIRED TO VISITS TO MY DOCTOR FOR TREATMENT. THE MANAGER AT THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE TELLS ME HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF A HEATER GETTING THAT HOT, AND DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT IS HOW I WAS BURNED. THEY SAID THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO ENSURE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11210425
Recall Date: May 28, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
LOSS OF TRANSMISSION POWER, LIKE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION CANT DECIDE WHICH GEAR TO BE IN, THEN WHEN IT SELECTS THE GEAR IT SLAMS INTO GEAR SO HARD THAT IT FEELS LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND BY A TRUCK. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, WHEN DRIVING THRU A DIP IN THE ROAD,AND MOST DISTURBINGLY WHILE DRIVING UP A LONG STEEP HILL.
Corrective Action:
LOSS OF TRANSMISSION POWER, LIKE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION CANT DECIDE WHICH GEAR TO BE IN, THEN WHEN IT SELECTS THE GEAR IT SLAMS INTO GEAR SO HARD THAT IT FEELS LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND BY A TRUCK. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, WHEN DRIVING THRU A DIP IN THE ROAD,AND MOST DISTURBINGLY WHILE DRIVING UP A LONG STEEP HILL.
Additional Notes:
LOSS OF TRANSMISSION POWER, LIKE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION CANT DECIDE WHICH GEAR TO BE IN, THEN WHEN IT SELECTS THE GEAR IT SLAMS INTO GEAR SO HARD THAT IT FEELS LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND BY A TRUCK. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, WHEN DRIVING THRU A DIP IN THE ROAD,AND MOST DISTURBINGLY WHILE DRIVING UP A LONG STEEP HILL.
Mfg Campaign: 11209954
Recall Date: May 25, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS SPLITTING AT THE DOOR CHECK. AFTER INVESTIGATING, THE DOOR STOP DOES NOT HIT THE STOP WHEN THE DOOR IS IN THE OPEN POSITION AND IT PUTS PRESSURE ON THE DOOR CHECK FATIGUING THE METAL. A CLAIM WAS FILED WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY BUT THEY ARE DENYING THE CLAIM. THE CONTINUED FATIGUE ON THE DOOR CHECK WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE IT TO FAIL.
Corrective Action:
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS SPLITTING AT THE DOOR CHECK. AFTER INVESTIGATING, THE DOOR STOP DOES NOT HIT THE STOP WHEN THE DOOR IS IN THE OPEN POSITION AND IT PUTS PRESSURE ON THE DOOR CHECK FATIGUING THE METAL. A CLAIM WAS FILED WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY BUT THEY ARE DENYING THE CLAIM. THE CONTINUED FATIGUE ON THE DOOR CHECK WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE IT TO FAIL.
Additional Notes:
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS SPLITTING AT THE DOOR CHECK. AFTER INVESTIGATING, THE DOOR STOP DOES NOT HIT THE STOP WHEN THE DOOR IS IN THE OPEN POSITION AND IT PUTS PRESSURE ON THE DOOR CHECK FATIGUING THE METAL. A CLAIM WAS FILED WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY BUT THEY ARE DENYING THE CLAIM. THE CONTINUED FATIGUE ON THE DOOR CHECK WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE IT TO FAIL.
Mfg Campaign: 11208222
Recall Date: May 17, 2019
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