Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine
— Recall Campaign #15V172000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,549 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V172000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 24, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V172000 |
| Units affected: | 1,549 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination.
- Consequeces:
- If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
- Corrective action:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S10.
- 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.