2013 Lincoln MKZ recall: electrical system
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 31, 2013. It covers about 107 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 107
- reported
- May 31, 2013
- owners notified
- Jun 28, 2013
- related complaints
- 17
Electrical system
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V230000
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln MKZ 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 13V230000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Lincoln MKZ electrical system?
Yes. Recall 13V230000, reported on May 31, 2013, covers about 107 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V230000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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