Large Recall NHTSA · 20V072000 Reported February 10, 2020

Rear suspension toe links may fracture

Ford Motor Company · Suspension · 211,207 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V072000
Manufacturer Campaign
20S04
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
211,207
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 10, 2020
Completion Rate
69.52

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 lincoln mkt and ford flex and taurus vehicles with the police interceptor or sho performance pack. the rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Safety Consequence

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. remedy parts are not currently available. owners were notified about the recall on march 3, 2020. a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of september 2020. The recall began october 28, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. ford's number for this recall is 20s04.

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 20V072000 or campaign 20S04.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V072000

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

What is recall 20V072000?

NHTSA recall 20V072000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on February 10, 2020. It addresses: Rear suspension toe links may fracture. The recall affects approximately 211,207 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20S04. 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.