Edge FWD V6-3.7L (2011)
Power Trunk / Liftgate Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 10V516000: Liftgate Latch Non-Compliance
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Ford/Edge 2011
Lincoln/MKX 2011
MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company
MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 25, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V516000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hatchback/Liftgate: Lock
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 71
SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2010, through October 8, 2010. These vehicles
were shipped with incorrectly configured electronic module settings that disable the locking function of the liftgate. Accordingly, the vehicles fail to
conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
CONSEQUENCE:
The liftgate lock may be disabled and the driver may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock switches or remote key fob buttons.
REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will have the affected control modules updated free of charge. The safety recall began on November 1, 2010.
Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
NOTES:
Ford safety recall No. 10C14. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
