Ford shipped with incorrectly configured electronic module settings that disable the locking function of the liftgate.
The short version
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported a problem with the hatchback/liftgate lock. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL HAVE THE AFFECTED CONTROL MODULES UPDATED FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-516.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Ford Edge |
| 2011 | Lincoln MKX |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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