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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V058📅 Feb 6, 2008

2007–2008 Ford Expedition & 2007–2008 Lincoln Navigator recall: door latches & locks

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 Expedition and lincoln Navigator vehicles. The door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. This CAN result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. The handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. This condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door.

💥 The risk

In the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door LATCH to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. The recall began on march 5, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V058000
Manufacturer recall #
08S03
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
123,632
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 5, 2008
Built
Mar 3, 2006 – Aug 9, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Ford recall no. 08S03.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V058 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V058?

2007–2008 Ford Expedition & 2007–2008 Lincoln Navigator. 123,632 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.