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Recall 10V-516

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2011 Ford Edge and 1 other model: Latches/locks/linkages (hatchback/liftgate, lock).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-516
Reported
October 27, 2010
Vehicles affected
71 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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."

The 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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford safety recall no. 10c14.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles