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NHTSA Recall 10V516000: Lock (latches/locks/linkages)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 71 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Edge.

71
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2010
owners notified (November 1)
NHTSA campaign10V516000
Manufacturer campaign10C14
ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE › LOCK
Report receivedOctober 27, 2010
Owner notificationNovember 1, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety risk

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V516000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Edge2011
Lincoln Mkx2011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.