NHTSARecalled May 31, 2013 · #13V230000
Electrical Insulation Cracking on Engine Heater
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.
Product details
- Product
- Electrical Insulation Cracking on Engine Heater
- 2013 Lincoln MKZ
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Model numbers
- 2013 Lincoln
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.