Ford Recalls 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
Ford is recalling specific 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with limousine or hearse packages because a vacuum pump relay may overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that creates an increased risk of vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property damage potential.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a limousine or hearse preparation package. These vehicles were manufactured between March 6, 2012, and March 10, 2015. The recall involves a total of 1,549 vehicles.
The defect involves the vacuum pump relay, which may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination. If the relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. No injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with this defect.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- LINCOLN MKT
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,549
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)
- MKT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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