Repair when you can Power train
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.
0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
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Repair soon Suspension
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair soon Fuel system
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.
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.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair when you can Power train
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.
In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Fire risk Exterior lighting
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.