Ford Lincoln & Mercury Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
NHTSA 15E045 SUMMARY: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, … Read more
May 29, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V286000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V286 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 179,027 Summary Ford Motor … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V319 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 1,018,622 Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. … Read more
April 24, 2015 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V246000 Doors may Unexpectedly Open A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V246 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected 456,440 Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the … Read more
NHTSA 15V171 SUMMARY: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. CONSEQUENCE: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the … Read more