Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine block heater cord may be prone to damage, causing exposed electrical wires.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could get an electric shock, which can be serious.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the block heater cord for free at a dealership, starting June 28, 2013.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.
Original — Remedy
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.
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