Recall 14V393000: 2012–2014 Ford Edge and 5 other models
- Report received
- Jul 2, 2014
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 83,250vehicles
- Model years
- 2012–2014
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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 disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Possible 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.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2012 Ford Edge1,134 complaints
- 2013 Ford Edge2,447 complaints
- 2014 Ford Edge383 complaints
- 2013 Ford Flex580 complaints
- 2014 Ford Flex249 complaints
- 2013 Ford Taurus585 complaints
- 2014 Ford Taurus229 complaints
- 2013 Lincoln MKS142 complaints
- 2014 Lincoln MKS44 complaints
- 2013 Lincoln MKT70 complaints
- 2014 Lincoln MKT54 complaints
- 2012 Lincoln MKX84 complaints
- 2013 Lincoln MKX164 complaints
- 2014 Lincoln MKX35 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.