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NHTSARecalled Jan 28, 2015 · #15V040000

Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. 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. If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Product details

Product
  • Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat
  • 2010-2013 Ford Taurus
  • 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2013 Ford, 2013 Lincoln
UPCs

What you should do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.

View the official CPSC notice