NHTSA Recall 13V230000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2013-05-31. An estimated 107 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 13S05
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.