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2011 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX recall: lock

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 27, 2010. It covers about 71 vehicles.

vehicles affected
71
reported
Oct 27, 2010
owners notified
Nov 1, 2010
related complaints
84

Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock

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."
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.

Recall number 10V516000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 84 complaints about locks problems.

2011 Ford Edge2011 Lincoln MKX

Questions about recall 10V516000

Is there a recall on the 2011 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX lock?

Yes. Recall 10V516000, reported on October 27, 2010, covers about 71 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V516000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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