Recall 18V167000: 2014–2018 Ford Fusion and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 12, 2018

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected

1,301,986vehicles

Model years

2014–2018

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 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

Possible consequence

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Ford Fusion1,333 complaints
• 2015 Ford Fusion997 complaints
• 2016 Ford Fusion1,650 complaints
• 2017 Ford Fusion1,115 complaints
• 2018 Ford Fusion443 complaints
• 2014 Lincoln MKZ97 complaints
• 2015 Lincoln MKZ84 complaints
• 2016 Lincoln MKZ64 complaints
• 2017 Lincoln MKZ141 complaints
• 2018 Lincoln MKZ36 complaints