| NHTSA Recall # | 79291 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 10V516000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 10C14 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | LINCOLN |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKX |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOC |
| Date of notification | 01/11/10 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/10 |
| End date of manufacturing | 08/10/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 27/10/10 |
| Report created | 27/10/10 |
| Regulation part number | 571 |
| FMV safety standard number | 206 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 71 |
| 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." |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Recall notes | Ford safety recall no. 10c14. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |