NHTSA Recall 13V230000: Electrical system
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 107 vehicles. It affects 2013 Lincoln Mkz.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V230000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13S05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | May 31, 2013 |
| Owner notification | June 28, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V230000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Mkz | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.