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.
Ford Motor Company – Electrical Insulation Cracking on Engine Heater
| Report Received Date | 05/31/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V230000 |
| Consequence Summary | Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | 13S05 |
| Potentially Affected | 107 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V230000) |
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