Ford recalling 100,566 vehicles for safety issues
Ford is recalling 100,566 vehicles in North America for various safety defects.
The company announced the six separate recalls Tuesday. No injuries related to the defects have been reported.
Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles for free.
The affected vehicles:
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• Taurus years 2013 and 2014
• Lincoln MKS years 2013 and 2014
• Police Interceptor sedans years 2013 and 2014
• Flex and Lincoln MKT crossovers years 2012 - 2014
Ford says the right-hand halfshaft, which is part of the axle, may disengage over time, making the vehicles inoperable.
• F59 years 2011-2014: commercial stripped chassis because corrosion could lead to a fire risk
• Escape SUVs model year 2014: their panoramic glass roofs might leak or fall out
• F59 years 2011-2014: commercial stripped chassis because corrosion could lead to a fire risk
• Escape SUVs model year 2014: their panoramic glass roofs might leak or fall out