Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #13V230000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V230000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2013 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured april 25, 2012, through march 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater Includes 107 affected units, Electrical Insulation Cracking on Engine Heater, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured april 25, 2012, through march 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater
Defect Summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured april 25, 2012, through march 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater. during use, the engine block heater cords may be bent and in certain temperatures, the wire insulation may crack, exposing the electrical wires.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2013. ford's recall number is 13s05. Owners may contact the ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.