Ford Fusion; Lincoln MKZ (2014-2018): Steering
Recall 18V167000 · Mar 12, 2018 · Ford Motor Company
1,301,986
vehicles affected
1,301,986
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V167000
- Date
- Mar 12, 2018
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 1,301,986
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Steering wheel/handle bar
- Model years
- 2014-2018
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 10 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V167000?
2 models: Ford Fusion (2014-2018), Lincoln MKZ (2014-2018), about 1.30 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V167000?
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.
What can happen?
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.