Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlamps, specifically the part number DP5Z-13008-T or DP5Z-13008-V, might not be shining the correct beam pattern and side markers might not be lighting up. Some headlamps may be missing the required DOT markings.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving with these headlamps, you might have reduced visibility or be less visible to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the headlamps and replace them if necessary, at no cost to you. They'll also make sure to return any faulty headlamps and won't install them on any other vehicles.
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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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