Model year 2015 · Lincoln

2015 Lincoln MKS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Lincoln MKS. The most recent was reported on August 25, 2016. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MKS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Lincoln MKS, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
16V621000	August 25, 2016	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
15V605000	September 28, 2015	Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting
15V464000	July 24, 2015	Parking Brake

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Parking Brake (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 16V621000Manufacturer no. 16S31

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: August 25, 2016
Owner notification: December 1, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 77,502 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKS: August 31, 2011 – May 31, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MKS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Safety risk

A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V621000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V605000Manufacturer no. 15S26

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting

Report received by NHTSA: September 28, 2015
Owner notification: October 19, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 203 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKS: July 24, 2015 – July 24, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MKS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.

Safety risk

If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V605000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V464000Manufacturer no. 15C07

Parking Brake

Report received by NHTSA: July 24, 2015
Owner notification: September 4, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 7,165 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKS: May 4, 2015 – May 23, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MKS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V464000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 25, 2016.