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Lincoln recall: Power train

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shifted out of the Park position without first applying the brake pedal. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection."

What could happen

Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll which may result in a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on January 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13C09.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V594000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 25, 2013
Owners notified
Jan 9, 2014
Vehicles or items affected
7,153
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Apr 26, 2012 to Sep 24, 2013
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission
Maker's own recall number
13C09
Safety standard
FMVSS 114

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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