Recall 13V-230
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2013 Lincoln MKZ: Electrical system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-230
- Reported
- May 31, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 107 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln MKZ 2013