Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2016 Lincoln Mkc Vehicles Manufactured November 25, 2013, To January 25, 2016, And 2016 Ford Explorer Vehicles Manufactured October 20, 2014, To January 28, 2016. The Affected Vehicles Are Equipped With 2.3L Gtdi Engines And Engine Block Heaters. These Engine Block Heaters Have Elements That May Overheat While Plugged In.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
MKC
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V183000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
Overheating Of The Engine Block Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Engine Block Heater, Free Of Charge. Dealers Will Also Inspect And Replace The Electrical Cord, As Necessary. The Recall Began On May 18, 2016. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 16S14. Note: Owners Should Not Use The Engine Block Heater Until The Vehicle Has Been Remedied.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20131125
End Of Manufacture
20160125
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1543
Date Owners Notified
20160518
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20160331
Make Campaign Number
16S14