Recall 20V072000: 2013–2018 Ford Flex and 2 other models
- Report received
- Feb 10, 2020
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 211,207vehicles
- Model years
- 2013–2018
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 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Possible consequence
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 Ford Flex580 complaints
- 2014 Ford Flex249 complaints
- 2015 Ford Flex115 complaints
- 2016 Ford Flex101 complaints
- 2017 Ford Flex42 complaints
- 2018 Ford Flex69 complaints
- 2013 Ford Taurus585 complaints
- 2014 Ford Taurus229 complaints
- 2015 Ford Taurus281 complaints
- 2016 Ford Taurus86 complaints
- 2017 Ford Taurus44 complaints
- 2018 Ford Taurus52 complaints
- 2013 Lincoln MKT70 complaints
- 2014 Lincoln MKT54 complaints
- 2015 Lincoln MKT24 complaints
- 2016 Lincoln MKT9 complaints
- 2017 Lincoln MKT4 complaints
- 2018 Lincoln MKT7 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.