Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
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2014 Ford Taurus Recall
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SCHEDULE NOWFrequently asked questionsAxle Shaft
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
NHTSA campaign 20V692000 · 15,587 vehicles affected
Consequence
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will receive an interim notification about the recall beginning November 30, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
NHTSA campaign 14V393000 · 83,250 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and dis
Consequence
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Rear Suspension
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 20V072000 · 211,207 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Consequence
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Fuel Pump
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 16V621000 · 77,502 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are currently not available. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 15, 2016. A second notice will be mailed when parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Exterior Lighting
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 14V285000 · 183,425 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may
Consequence
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
Axle Shaft2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
NHTSA campaign 20V692000 · 15,587 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Consequence
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will receive an interim notification about the recall beginning November 30, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
NHTSA campaign 14V393000 · 83,250 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and dis
Consequence
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Rear Suspension1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 20V072000 · 211,207 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Consequence
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Fuel Pump1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 16V621000 · 77,502 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are currently not available. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 15, 2016. A second notice will be mailed when parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Exterior Lighting1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 14V285000 · 183,425 vehicles affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may
Consequence
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
5 common questions answered
What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2014 Ford Taurus?
- NHTSA has identified five recalls associated with the 2014 Ford Taurus: two involving the axle shaft, one involving the rear suspension, one involving the fuel pump, and one involving exterior lighting.
- Axle shaft concerns include a support bracket that may fail and a halfshaft retention issue that may interrupt power or allow unintended movement.
- Other concerns involve fractured rear toe links, fuel-pump electrical failure, and license plate lamp corrosion that may cause a short circuit.
How do I check if my 2014 Ford Taurus has an open recall?
- You can check your 2014 Ford Taurus by VIN at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at our service department.
- Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg can explain the applicable campaign and the manufacturer’s specified remedy.
How much does a 2014 Ford Taurus recall repair cost?
- A 2014 Ford Taurus recall repair is free at an authorized dealer when the vehicle qualifies for the manufacturer remedy.
- Bring your VIN or recall notice so the service team can confirm the campaign and arrange the correct repair.
Can an independent shop fix a 2014 Ford Taurus recall?
- No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy for a 2014 Ford Taurus at no charge.
- Factory-trained technicians use the manufacturer’s procedures, diagnostic tools, and OEM parts for eligible recall work.
Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2014 Ford Taurus?
- Buyers and dealers check recall status, so resolve an open recall and visit our trade-in page when you are ready to discuss your vehicle.
- A completed manufacturer remedy can make the vehicle’s safety status easier to document during a trade-in conversation.
Recall Service & Dealership Highlights
Safety Comes First
NHTSA recall information identifies axle shaft concerns that may cause loss of motive power, unintended movement, or vehicle rollaway; a rear toe link may fracture and abruptly change handling; a fuel pump module may overheat and cause stalling or a no-start condition; and license plate lamp corrosion may create a short circuit and fire risk. These issues can affect control, starting, or safe parking. Waiting to confirm an open recall can leave a known safety concern unresolved. A VIN check clarifies whether your Taurus is covered and what remedy Ford specifies.
Trusted Ford Service
Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg provides recall assistance through factory-trained technicians who follow Ford procedures and use manufacturer diagnostic tools and OEM parts. When your vehicle qualifies, the manufacturer’s recall remedy is completed at no charge to you. Our team serves Brownsburg, Indianapolis, Avon, Plainfield, Zionsville, and nearby Central Indiana communities. We can review the recall information, confirm the vehicle by VIN, and explain the next step clearly. Choose Bill Estes Ford Brownsburg for authorized Ford expertise and reassuring service close to home.
Simple Next Steps
Start by checking your VIN with our service department, then bring the vehicle in when an open campaign is confirmed. If you are unsure whether previous work was completed, schedule an appointment anyway—the recall check is free. Our team will identify the applicable remedy and help arrange the visit. Keep any manufacturer notice with you, and ask questions about safe operation while you wait for parts or service. Taking action now is a straightforward way to protect your vehicle and everyone who rides in it.