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VehicleMar 31, 20161,543 affected

Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in.

What could happen

Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S14. Note: Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
16V183000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 31, 2016
Owners notified
May 18, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
1,543
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 25, 2013 to Jan 25, 2016
Part
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Maker's own recall number
16S14

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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