Ford Taurus 2012

• Recall 114824 [USA]: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 ford flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 ford taurus, 2008-2009 ford taurus x, 2008 mercury sable, 2009 and 2011 lincoln mks vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
  ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on june 13, 2016. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16c06.
  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.

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• Recall 115492 [USA]: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford fusion vehicles without a 3.5l engine and lincoln mkz hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 mercury milan vehicles, 2011-2012 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks, and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with a 3.5l gtdi engine and 2013 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks, and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
  ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the power steering control module (pscm) for diagnostic trouble codes (dtc). If dealers find any loss of steering assist dtcs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the pscm inspection, the pscm software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s18.
  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.

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• Recall 112893 [USA]: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 ford taurus vehicles manufactured december 1, 2009, to july 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 lincoln mks vehicles manufactured june 1, 2011, to october 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
  ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began march 23, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s02.
  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.

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• Recall 104306 [USA]: This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
  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 experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 90936 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
  Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 taurus, lincoln mks, and model year 2013 explorer vehicles manufactured july 19, 2011, through march 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak.
  ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13s03. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
  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.

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• Recall 2019281 [Canada]: Suspension
  Issue: on certain vehicles, a buildup of dirt and mud could cause the rear suspension toe links to break. This could result in a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: this problem affects vehicles operated in alberta, saskatchewan and manitoba. The unique soil properties in this region could make a toe link more likely to break. Safety risk: a loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.

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• Recall 2015224 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, a fault in the electric power steering (eps) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will affect repairs as necessary and will reprogram the eps controller with updated software. In the event that an eps fault occurs, this updated software would allow for continued eps function while displaying visual and audible warnings to the driver until the end of the drive cycle.

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• Recall 2015035 [Canada]: Structure
  On certain vehicles, the return spring within the interior door handle assembly could become unseated, resulting in an interior handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. This could allow a door to unlatch during a side impact crash, which could increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant. Correction: dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the interior handles as necessary.

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• Recall 2014196 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (ontario, quebec, new brunswick, nova scotia, prince edward island and newfoundland-labrador), corrosion may occur inside the license plate lamp assembly which could result in high electrical current draw, excessive heat or a fire. This could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.

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• Recall 2013093 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, the fuel tank may have been manufactured incorrectly. As a result, some of the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact, and may leak. A fuel leak may also occur even in the absence of an impact. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank.

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The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Ford Taurus 2012 as well as their FCC IDs if available

• STR-5914118: 2009-2012 Ford Taurus / 4-Button Smart Key / PEPS / PN: 5914118 / M3N5WY8406 (Strattec)
  FCC ID: M3N5WY8406
• RSK-FRD050: 2009-2012 Ford Taurus / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 164-R7034 / M3N5WY8406 (OEM Refurb)
  FCC ID: M3N5WY8406
• SKS-FRD050: 2009-2012 Ford Taurus / 4-Button Smart Key SHELL for M3N5WY8406 (AFTERMARKET)
  FCC ID: M3N5WY8406
• STR-5914119: 2010-2012 Ford Taurus / 4-Button Smart Key / PEPS / 5914119 (Strattec)
  FCC ID: M3N5WY8406

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford taurus. The contact stated while pulling into a parking spot and making a right turn, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure persisted. The contact called towne ford of redwood city (1601 el camino real, redwood city, ca 94063, (650) 366-57440) about having the vehicle diagnosed, and was informed that there would be a fee assessed to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford taurus. The contact stated while pulling into a parking spot and making a right turn, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure persisted. The contact called towne ford of redwood city (1601 el camino real, redwood city, ca 94063, (650) 366-57440) about having the vehicle diagnosed, and was informed that there would be a fee assessed to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

I have been dealing with the service manager mike who is at the scottsdale, az location at autonation. I had my vehicle worked on there a little over a month ago. I paid $1600 for repairs; i was informed at that time that the air bag sensor light was not operating property. I knew the light was on for a while, but i did not realize that the airbags did not work. I asked when i picked the vehicle up after the repairs were completed, when the sensor will be in. Mike informed me that they would call me. Ever since i left there, no one has called to give me an updates on the parts being order. I called 5 times, including calling marshall who was my service associate who provided no response. I told him that i was going to write a bad review because i have been calling for weeks and no one was providing me any answers, and his response was response was, 'i'll look forward to the bad review.' this clearing shows that mike does not care about my safety or anyone else who in in my vehicle, including my child. I have brought several ford vehicles and feel that i trust the mechanics and feel that i have been let down due to the uncaring demeanor that mike and marshall not responding timely to address safety concerns. I feel that at this point, my family and i are not protected with a vehicle that we entrusted in ford to provide us safety which we are driving on the road. Additionally, i truly feel that i'm getting treated this way because i'm an african-american woman living in scottsdale, az in the year of 2020 and i still feel that racism is still alive and truly have encountered here at autonation. This is a safety issue and i feel that ford has a lot of employees who value customer's lives, but this particular location has shown their true colors as to how they stand for customer satisfaction and safety.

I have been dealing with the service manager mike who is at the scottsdale, az location at autonation. I had my vehicle worked on there a little over a month ago. I paid $1600 for repairs; i was informed at that time that the air bag sensor light was not operating property. I knew the light was on for a while, but i did not realize that the airbags did not work. I asked when i picked the vehicle up after the repairs were completed, when the sensor will be in. Mike informed me that they would call me. Ever since i left there, no one has called to give me an updates on the parts being order. I called 5 times, including calling marshall who was my service associate who provided no response. I told him that i was going to write a bad review because i have been calling for weeks and no one was providing me any answers, and his response was response was, 'i'll look forward to the bad review.' this clearing shows that mike does not care about my safety or anyone else who in in my vehicle, including my child. I have brought several ford vehicles and feel that i trust the mechanics and feel that i have been let down due to the uncaring demeanor that mike and marshall not responding timely to address safety concerns. I feel that at this point, my family and i are not protected with a vehicle that we entrusted in ford to provide us safety which we are driving on the road. Additionally, i truly feel that i'm getting treated this way because i'm an african-american woman living in scottsdale, az in the year of 2020 and i still feel that racism is still alive and truly have encountered here at autonation. This is a safety issue and i feel that ford has a lot of employees who value customer's lives, but this particular location has shown their true colors as to how they stand for customer satisfaction and safety.

After researching, ford has installed faulty water pumps in this car along with others that have the 3.5 ecoboost engine. Water pump failed on me and since the water pump is inside the engine you dont really know when it is going to give out. Leaking of the coolant on the highway. My mechanic warned me that this failure could lead to coolant leaking into the engine which would result in the need of a new engine. Ford needs to recall this!

After researching, ford has installed faulty water pumps in this car along with others that have the 3.5 ecoboost engine. Water pump failed on me and since the water pump is inside the engine you dont really know when it is going to give out. Leaking of the coolant on the highway. My mechanic warned me that this failure could lead to coolant leaking into the engine which would result in the need of a new engine. Ford needs to recall this!

2012 ford taurus. When you first start the car while its stationary, the fcim (front control interface module) malfunctioned which caused the defrost to have electrical issues. And the radio does not work.Dealer stated that the defroster malfunctioned and blew hot air at 90 degrees. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the fcim i was never giving a price for that part either and spent 250 dollars on a possable idea of what could be wrong. I need to get this fixed it my wife car and she drive my special needs daughter around in this. And there are over 5000 letters like this all over the internet it seems to be a flaw in that fcim module.

2012 ford taurus. When you first start the car while its stationary, the fcim (front control interface module) malfunctioned which caused the defrost to have electrical issues. And the radio does not work.Dealer stated that the defroster malfunctioned and blew hot air at 90 degrees. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the fcim i was never giving a price for that part either and spent 250 dollars on a possable idea of what could be wrong. I need to get this fixed it my wife car and she drive my special needs daughter around in this. And there are over 5000 letters like this all over the internet it seems to be a flaw in that fcim module.

Engine temperature started to rise very high while my son was driving on the road city street and had to pull over. All the engine coolant had leaked out because of a faulty waterpump that ford motor company has failed to recall on all the engines. As i can tell the coolant did not enter the engine oil and destroy the entire engine to my knowledge. How can the state or the government allow this to not be a recall and have ford repair all vehicles when they fail or before they fail to avoid people losing there lifes because of immediate engine failure.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P161A [1] P161A
• P0645 [1] A/C Clutch Relay Control Circuit