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The issue revolves around excess vibration that can prematurely snap a link shaft bracket somewhere in the powertrain. I'm guessing the transmission? Maybe the flux capacitor? Who can say for sure.…
keep reading article "Little Known Bracket Recalled For Causing Big Time Problems in 16,000 Ford Vehicles"A lawsuit that is seeking class-action certification wants Ford to fix their ETBs.
"The plaintiff wants Ford to pay damages and equitable relief, fix all vehicles named in the lawsuit by replacing the electronic throttle bodies, inform consumers through advertising campaigns about the dangers of sudden unintended deceleration and educate consumers about their pre-purchase or pre-lease legal rights once all the facts are known."…
keep reading article "Another Ford Throttle Body Lawsuit"
It should come as no surprise that those modules need to be replaced before those vehicles stall out.
"Recalled are the 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter gasoline turbocharged direct injection engines. Also included are 2013-2015 Ford Police Interceptors with all engine types."
There are limited details on when the recall will begin, however build dates of the affected vehicles have been released.
keep reading article "Faulty Fuel Pump Modules Recalled in the Taurus and Flex"Emphasis on intended because the system is well-known for failures. While a glitchy navigation system is an inconvenience, a proposed class-action lawsuit says the system can be dangerous in how it limits access to basic vehicle functions.
“Ford is on the receiving end of a proposed class-action lawsuit filed in a California court. The lawsuit claims the system is a safety hazard because it often fails and can cause serious problems with the defroster and rear-view camera.”
Common complaints about MyFord Touch include a terrible navigation experience, rear-view camera failure, issues controlling the temperature, no way to turn on the defroster, and more.
keep reading article "MyFord Touch Complaints May Finally Get Their Day in Court"That's ... not ideal. The recall involves the 2010-2013 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans.
keep reading article "Taurus Handle Springs Recalled to Prevent Door From Flying Open in Side-Impact Crash"The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.