2014–2018 Ford Fusion & 2014–2018 Lincoln MKZ recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
💥 The risk
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
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
- 18V167000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 18S08
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 1,301,986
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 30, 2018
- Built
- Jul 25, 2013 – Mar 2, 2018
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.