Ford when used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the exterior lighting. Here is what owners need to know.
When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 14V-285.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2010–2014 | Ford Taurus |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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