13-18 SHO recall

[jgonza5]

Description of Defect

Description of the Defect : Vehicles that are exposed to frequent full rear suspension articulation (jounce and rebound) may experience a fractured rear suspension toe link.

Description of the Safety Risk : A fracture of a rear toe link significantly diminishes steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Description of the Cause : Under high stress conditions that exist during full rear suspension articulation (jounce and rebound), toe link fractures can occur inboard of the turnbuckle resulting from fatigue introduced by reverse bending.
Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None

 

[jgonza5]

Vehicle 3: 2013-2018 Ford Taurus
Descriptive Information : 2013-2018 model year vehicles with Police Interceptor -or- SHO Performance Pack and build dates from August 25, 2011 through June 1, 2017 are affected.

2013 = 18,204
2014 = 13,428
2015 = 15,794
2016 = 10,535
2017 = 5,626
2018 = 7

These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database.

Production Dates : AUG 25, 2011 - JUN 01, 2017

NHTSA Recall No. : 20V-072
Manufacturer Recall No. : 20S04

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

[Edit Note: 2013-2018 Ford Flex & Lincoln MKT are also included in this recall]

 

[jgonza5]

My 18 PP was built in Nov 17. Assuming I won't get a notice if June 17 was the change date.

Would be interesting to know if you have welded links (like the recalled units) or the new forged links?

 

[krewat]

I wonder if the bushings are harder, leading to more likelihood of failure...

Ah HAH!

 

[Dirty Harry]

My wife's 2013 Flex Ecoboost Rt. rear wheel after she lightly sideswiped that fender against a concrete light pole. Broken knuckle.

 

[DARTHSHO]

yup looked mine up 2014 PP SHO it says recall incomplete no remedy yet lol

 

[OmaHahn]

Sooooo.... dang it! I'm part of it also. I have H&R Springs though - will this F things up with the dealer?


RECALL
REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK REPLACEMENT

NHTSA Recall Number: 20V072 NHTSA Date:FEB 10, 2020 Ford Recall number: 20S04

Status:12 - RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE.

Recall Description:REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK REPLACEMENT

Risk to Safety:A FRACTURE OF A REAR TOE LINK SIGNIFICANTLY DIMINISHES STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy Program: OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE LEFT HAND AND RIGHT HAND REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINKS REPLACED WITH NEW FORGED TOE LINKS.THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE.FORD PROVIDED THE GENERAL REIMBURSEMENT PLAN FOR THE COST OF REMEDIES PAID FOR BY VEHICLE OWNERS PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION OF A SAFETY RECALL IN FEBRUARY 2019.FORD WILL FORWARD A COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO DEALERS TO THE AGENCY WHEN AVAILABLE.

Manufacturer Notes:TO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/ OR CALL YOUR FORD DEALER.

 

[SM105K]

Sooooo.... dang it! I'm part of it also. I have H&R Springs though - will this F things up with the dealer?


RECALL
REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK REPLACEMENT

NHTSA Recall Number: 20V072 NHTSA Date:FEB 10, 2020 Ford Recall number: 20S04

Status:12 - RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE.

Recall Description:REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK REPLACEMENT

Risk to Safety:A FRACTURE OF A REAR TOE LINK SIGNIFICANTLY DIMINISHES STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy Program: OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE LEFT HAND AND RIGHT HAND REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINKS REPLACED WITH NEW FORGED TOE LINKS.THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE.FORD PROVIDED THE GENERAL REIMBURSEMENT PLAN FOR THE COST OF REMEDIES PAID FOR BY VEHICLE OWNERS PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION OF A SAFETY RECALL IN FEBRUARY 2019.FORD WILL FORWARD A COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO DEALERS TO THE AGENCY WHEN AVAILABLE.

Manufacturer Notes:TO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/ OR CALL YOUR FORD DEALER.

It shouldn't. They were breaking in stock form. H&R's should not matter for recall work.

 

[OmaHahn]

It shouldn't. They were breaking in stock form. H&R's should not matter for recall work.

But do they need to do an alignment after install?

 

[SM105K]

But do they need to do an alignment after install?

Unless the geometry of the suspension changes, I would say no.

 

[stripSHO]

But do they need to do an alignment after install?

Absolutely yes.

 

[Bill1426]

My 2017 Taurus SHO PP had alignment issues from the day I bought it. First alignment was at 260 miles.
After 11k miles the vehicle had 6 alignments. Each time the pre-alignment measurement was .31 on the left toe.
No one was willing to find out what the issue was and why. They just kept aligning it, and sending me on my way.
If the vehicle was on any uneven surface (even a little tar filled area), the vehicle was all over the road.
After talking to a Ford Company Rep for months, And after sending me to different dealers to get it checked out and aligned, they finally did a Ford Buy Back (aka Lemon Law) and I dropped it off on 1/6/20.
It's something that a little over a month later this recall comes out..
Maybe after looking into my vehicle, it helped them find the issue.. ?

 

[OmaHahn]

Absolutely yes.

But will they align correctly with the H&R Springs or how does this work?

 

[stripSHO]

Yep you should be fine.

 

[Johnbigdog]

But will they align correctly with the H&R Springs or how does this work?

Ford will be replacing the old weak part for a more robust part. So there will be no change in its adjustability, just have to install new part and adjust alignment as needed for the new part. Doesnt matter if you are lifted, stock height, or lowered. No worries.

 

[stripSHO]

Has anyone gotten this recall taken care of yet? I remember getting the letter forever ago just stating there was a recall but I don't remember seeing the followup telling me to get the repair scheduled. Or did I just read the letter wrong and need to call my dealer?

 

[Johnbigdog]

Its still an advance notice. No "fix" available yet.

Relating to safety recalls, a manufacture has only so much time to let vehicle owners know before they are fined by the government. So you will get a letter long before parts are usually available. Kinda like the Takata problem.

Lots of warning, no parts for a long time.

Anyone affected will get another letter once parts are available.

 

[stripSHO]

Thanks. Just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything since I'm terrible when it comes to reading my mail

 

[Crazyeights]

My local Ford dealership said the parts aren’t available yet. Has anyone checked and received a positive response?

 

[skyshadow07]

My dealership said maybe this fall