Recall 17V123000: 2016–2017 Lincoln MKX and 2 other models
- Report received
- Feb 27, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 27,531vehicles
- Model years
- 2016–2017
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 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Possible consequence
During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C02.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2016 Ford Edge926 complaints
- 2017 Ford Edge1,377 complaints
- 2017 Lincoln Continental75 complaints
- 2016 Lincoln MKX156 complaints
- 2017 Lincoln MKX52 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.