Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle has replacement headlamps that might not project light correctly, which could affect how other drivers see your vehicle at night.
Risk if Unfixed
This could make your vehicle harder to see or less visible to other drivers, increasing the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the headlamps for free, inspect and test the new ones, and make sure all faulty ones are removed from dealership inventory. You can schedule this fix with your local dealer or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The headlamps may have an improper beam pattern and incorrect horizontal adjustment, the side markers may not illuminate and DOT markings may be missing. As such, these headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify vehicle manufacturers, and dealers will inspect the headlamps, and replace the headlamps, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Ford will instruct dealers to return all improper headlamps and not to install them on any vehicles. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C10.
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