Recall
Lincoln Mkz — 13V230000
NHTSA ID
13V230000
Make
Lincoln
Model
Mkz
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2013-05-31
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units Affected
107
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
13S05
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.
Consequence
Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.
Remedy
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.