LINCOLN 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater. During use, the engin…

Recall #: 13V230000

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Lincoln recalled Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 201….

LINCOLN 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM was recalled by Lincoln in May 31, 2013. Reason: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15,…. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block heater cord, free of charge. …. Verify recall #13V230000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Lincoln issued this NHTSA recall-Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15,….

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agency class: May 31, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V230000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater. During use, the engine block heater cords may be bent and in certain temperatures, the wire insulation may crack, exposing the electrical wires.

Reason for recall

Hazard

Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.

Remedy, what to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S05. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13V230000
Date reported	May 31, 2013
Date initiated	May 31, 2013
Recalling firm	Lincoln
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Ford…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on May 31, 2013. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13V230000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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