2013/14 Taurus, MKS, Flex, MKT recall for right-hand halfshaft disengagement

[FoMoCoSHO]

Ha! Yeah. I can perform this inspection on my own. I'm not even going to bother dropping by the dealer. I'll just wait until it falls apart. Fix Or Repair Daily!

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You have to actually pull it out of the garage for it to break...

 

[IHeartGroceries]

Hahaha! ^That literally made me lol!

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[wasinger3000]

hahaha

 

[motorhead]

Is there a build date or VIN number for 2014 Police Interceptor Ecoboost Sedan with half shaft problems? Just got recall for license plate light replacement - parts available in September. Thanks.

 

[ZSHO]

DID my halfshaft inspection on 7/25,all good,also performed TSB 13-5-14,washer on axles and wheel bearings on both sides.

 

[ShoBoat]

Damn, FMC is spending a ton of money on the front end of these cars. Our Explorer also just had the Steering recall done on it. Someone at Ford didn't do their homework

 

[ZSHO]

Damn, FMC is spending a ton of money on the front end of these cars. Our Explorer also just had the Steering recall done on it. Someone at Ford didn't do their homework

Work order stated shop forman drove the car for 8 miles to make sure there is no noise present after performing service,and stated this Ford dealer is not cheap like others,and want you as a Ford customer now and the future.

 

[ShoBoat]

Damn, FMC is spending a ton of money on the front end of these cars. Our Explorer also just had the Steering recall done on it. Someone at Ford didn't do their homework

Work order stated shop forman drove the car for 8 miles to make sure there is no noise present after performing service,and stated this Ford dealer is not cheap like others,and want you as a Ford customer now and the future.

Agreed, the work needs to be done. I have had 2 sets of hubs and the washer TSB applied to mine. Either the parts suppliers have fallen on their faces or the redesign of the PP front end was a fail from the go.

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

Mine is shot. I'm the 3rd one to fail and it is the worst, out over an inch.

I blame Torrie, LOL!

 

[Scott13SHO]

I'm going take my car in a couple weeks for the rear license plate bulb recall and the halfshaft inspection...is it even necessary to worry about taking the tune off it?

 

[ZSHO]

Had mine performed a while ago and basically its a visual inspection and the majority of the cars dont need replacing,personally i would put it back to stock for assurance,especially with all the TSB'S they might need to update ECU,computer so better play it safe,good luck.

 

[jmr061]

Had mine performed a while ago and basically its a visual inspection and the majority of the cars dont need replacing,personally i would put it back to stock for assurance,especially with all the TSB'S they might need to update ECU,computer so better play it safe,good luck.

If you think a dealer just checks everything for updates your far mistaken. Unless you complain about something they don't check.


Jason
www.fordpimods.com

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

No. They will not be hooking up your car to ids for the halfshaft.

 

[ZSHO]

Everyone here is correct,as far as its not computer related,i just like to be on the safe side,there are close to 40 TSB'S for the taurus and not counting the recall's,all i need is a rookie to update the software and cause me tons headaches compared to just simply returning your vehicle to stock,such a simple precautionary task to follow gives me some peace of mind,just my 2cent.

 

[Scott13SHO]

Normally a tech isn't going to do that because they get paid at a set rate and aren't going to do "extra" work unless they can charge for it.

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[ZSHO]

Normally a tech isn't going to do that because they get paid at a set rate and aren't going to do "extra" work unless they can charge for it.

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Your initial question was tune related and gave you my opinion,so based on your last response why even post the question????good luck on the recalls getting rectified.

 

[Courier6]

I pulled into the service garage at my Ford dealer to set up an appointment, the service advisor hopped in, cut the wheel hard to the left and called out a tech from the garage. He went around to the passenger side with a flashlight and a mirror, looked underneath for about 30 seconds, pronounced the car fine and I drove away 5 minutes later.

Maybe it's just me but I see no point at all returning a car to stock when you pull through the service bay with custom exhaust and downpipes, turbo's wailing away, car slammed to the ground so low it looks like it might drag the rugs out as you leave.

I make it a point to let my service advisors know I don't want them in the ECU just to avoid getting my strategy code changed.

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

I pulled into the service garage at my Ford dealer to set up an appointment, the service advisor hopped in, cut the wheel hard to the left and called out a tech from the garage. He went around to the passenger side with a flashlight and a mirror, looked underneath for about 30 seconds, pronounced the car fine and I drove away 5 minutes later.

Maybe it's just me but I see no point at all returning a car to stock when you pull through the service bay with custom exhaust and downpipes, turbo's wailing away, car slammed to the ground so low it looks like it might drag the rugs out as you leave.

I make it a point to let my service advisors know I don't want them in the ECU just to avoid getting my strategy code changed.

True that....

But some of us have cars that appear completely stock upon visual inspection....

 

[SHOnUup]

I pulled into the service garage at my Ford dealer to set up an appointment, the service advisor hopped in, cut the wheel hard to the left and called out a tech from the garage. He went around to the passenger side with a flashlight and a mirror, looked underneath for about 30 seconds, pronounced the car fine and I drove away 5 minutes later.

Maybe it's just me but I see no point at all returning a car to stock when you pull through the service bay with custom exhaust and downpipes, turbo's wailing away, car slammed to the ground so low it looks like it might drag the rugs out as you leave.

I make it a point to let my service advisors know I don't want them in the ECU just to avoid getting my strategy code changed.

True that....

But some of us have cars that appear completely stock upon visual inspection....

You never know it seems. For a carefree, mind-easing, non stressful stop at the dealer, what's 5 minutes of your time to return to stock.

I know I will almost gaurantee getting asked if it's tuned. Heavy on the exterior mods with LME repped on all 4 sides. Hoping this isn't needed until the final hoorah right before 60k.

Rich

 

[jmr061]

I pulled into the service garage at my Ford dealer to set up an appointment, the service advisor hopped in, cut the wheel hard to the left and called out a tech from the garage. He went around to the passenger side with a flashlight and a mirror, looked underneath for about 30 seconds, pronounced the car fine and I drove away 5 minutes later.

Maybe it's just me but I see no point at all returning a car to stock when you pull through the service bay with custom exhaust and downpipes, turbo's wailing away, car slammed to the ground so low it looks like it might drag the rugs out as you leave.

I make it a point to let my service advisors know I don't want them in the ECU just to avoid getting my strategy code changed.

I would not trust that inspection and go back and demand the real inspection. Perhaps they need to reread the technical bulletin. Car goes on a hoist. The engine air deflector must be removed. Visually inspect half shaft to intermediate shaft for separation. From under the vehicle using your hands apply outward pressure to the half shaft at the intermediate shaft to check that it is fully engaged.


Jason
www.fordpimods.com