Ford Taurus: Ignition

Date

March 1, 2018

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Taurus (2017, 2018)

Component

Electrical System › Ignition; Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Potentially affected

2100

What can happen

If the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

May 11, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

18C02

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

114

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V141000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.