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2016 Ford Taurus Recall

Ford Taurus Recall service at Coggin Deland Ford in Orange City, FL

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Recall Summary

2 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Rear Suspension

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 20V072000 · 211,207 vehicles affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Consequence

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions answered

What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2016 Ford Taurus?
  • NHTSA identifies two recalls for certain 2016 Ford Taurus vehicles: one involving the rear suspension and one involving the engine.
  • The rear suspension recall concerns toe links that may fracture and cause a sudden handling change.
  • The engine recall concerns turbocharger oil supply tubes that may leak oil onto engine components and increase fire risk.
How do I check if my 2016 Ford Taurus has an open recall?
  • You can check your 2016 Ford Taurus VIN at NHTSA.gov or get a free VIN check at our service department.
  • Coggin Deland Ford can confirm whether a recall applies and whether the manufacturer’s remedy is still open.
How much does a 2016 Ford Taurus recall repair cost?
  • A 2016 Ford Taurus recall repair costs nothing when completed by an authorized dealer under the manufacturer’s recall program.
  • The applicable remedy is performed at no charge to the owner.
Can an independent shop fix a 2016 Ford Taurus recall?
  • No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy at no charge.
  • An authorized Ford dealer has access to the manufacturer’s recall procedures, diagnostic tools, and OEM parts.
Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2016 Ford Taurus?
  • Buyers and dealers check recall status, so an open recall may affect the trade-in discussion; visit our trade-in page to get started.
  • Completing an applicable free remedy can help document that the safety campaign was addressed.

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