The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V230000·Announced 2013-05-31

Ford Recalls 2013 Lincoln MKZ Vehicles for Engine Block Heater Defect

Ford is recalling 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles equipped with engine block heaters because the cord insulation may crack, exposing wires and increasing the risk of electric shock.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric shock) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured between April 25, 2012, and March 15, 2013. This recall applies specifically to vehicles equipped with an engine block heater. The defect involves the engine block heater cords, which may become bent during use. In certain temperatures, the wire insulation on these cords may crack, exposing the electrical wires.

The exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specific production window and equipment configuration described.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block heater cord free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford's customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN MKZ
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
107

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MKZ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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