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2017 Lincoln Continental recall: headlights

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 12, 2016. It covers about 1,827 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,827
reported
Oct 12, 2016
owners notified
Nov 16, 2016

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Risk
Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15.

Recall number 16V731000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V731000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Lincoln Continental headlights?

Yes. Recall 16V731000, reported on October 12, 2016, covers about 1,827 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V731000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15.

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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