Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V516000 Reported October 27, 2010

Disabled liftgate lock/fmvss 206

Ford Motor Company · Latches/locks/linkages · 71 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V516000
Manufacturer Campaign
10C14
Manufacturer
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
71
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 27, 2010

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 10V516000 or campaign 10C14.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V516000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V516000?

NHTSA recall 10V516000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 27, 2010. It addresses: Disabled liftgate lock/fmvss 206. The recall affects approximately 71 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V516000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10C14. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.