NHTSA Recall 16V731000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,827 vehicles. It affects 2017 Lincoln Continental.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V731000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16C15 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | October 12, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 16, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Safety risk
Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15.
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 16V731000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Continental | 2017 |
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.