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2013-2015 Lincoln MKT recall: electrical system

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 24, 2015. It covers about 1,549 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,549
reported
Mar 24, 2015
owners notified
Jul 6, 2015
related complaints
19

Electrical system

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination.
Risk
If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S10.

Recall number 15V172000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 15V172000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT electrical system?

Yes. Recall 15V172000, reported on March 24, 2015, covers about 1,549 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V172000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S10.

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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