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2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ recall: automatic transmission

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 25, 2013. It covers about 7,153 vehicles.

vehicles affected
7,153
reported
Nov 25, 2013
owners notified
Jan 9, 2014
related complaints
24

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shifted out of the Park position without first applying the brake pedal. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection."
Risk
Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll which may result in a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on January 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13C09.

Recall number 13V594000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about transmission problems.

2013 Lincoln MKZ

Questions about recall 13V594000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 13V594000, reported on November 25, 2013, covers about 7,153 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V594000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on January 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13C09.

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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