Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #13V594000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V594000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2013-2014 lincoln mkz hybrid vehicles manufactured april 26, 2012, through september 24, 2013 Includes 7,153 affected units, Transmission can be Shifted out of Park/FMVSS 114, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 lincoln mkz hybrid vehicles manufactured april 26, 2012, through september 24, 2013

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 lincoln mkz hybrid vehicles manufactured april 26, 2012, through september 24, 2013. due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shifted out of the park position without first applying the brake pedal. thus, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 114, "theft protection."

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software, free of charge. the recall began on january 2014. customers may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13c09.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V594000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2013-11-25T00:00:00

Subject: Transmission can be shifted out of park/fmvss 114

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 7,153

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13C09

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 lincoln mkz hybrid vehicles manufactured april 26, 2012, through september 24, 2013. due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shifted out of the park position without first applying the brake pedal. thus, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 114, "theft protection."

Consequence Summary: Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of park, allowing it to roll which may result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software, free of charge. the recall began on january 2014. customers may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13c09.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 96.56

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NHTSA ID: 13V594000

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