NHTSA recall 18V-141 (18V141000)
electrical system recall reported March 1, 2018 - about 2,100 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V141000
- Also written as
- 18V-141
- Manufacturer number
- 18C02
- Reported
- March 1, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,100
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-141 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.