Ford has recalled 220,000 vehicles for a defect that can result in doors possibly flying in the event of a crash. Ford recalled 194,889 vehicles in the United States and federalized territories, 9,948 in Canada and 108 in Mexico. Included models are 205,000 2010-13 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans due to an issue with the spring that controls the interior door handles.
Ford is also recalling 16,100 units of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect vans. This time a potential issue with safety belt fasteners that may not have been tightened properly. No accidents have been revealed as a result of these possible defects.