Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #16V183000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V183000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2015-2016 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured november 25, 2013, to january 25, 2016, and 2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured october 20, 2014, to january 28, 2016 Includes 1,543 affected units, Engine Block Heater May Overheat, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured november 25, 2013, to january 25, 2016, and 2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured october 20, 2014, to january 28, 2016
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured november 25, 2013, to january 25, 2016, and 2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured october 20, 2014, to january 28, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3l gtdi engines and engine block heaters. these engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. the recall began on may 18, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s14. note: owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied.