2013 Lincoln Mkz | 2014 Lincoln Mkz — Power train: automatic transmission
Published December 2, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 25, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V594000, published December 2, 2013 and initiated November 25, 2013. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2013 Lincoln Mkz | 2014 Lincoln Mkz — Power train: automatic transmission.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shifted out of the Park position without first applying the brake pedal. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection.
What to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on January 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13C09.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- MKZ
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2013 LINCOLN MKZ | 2014 LINCOLN MKZ
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Lincoln Mkz | 2014 Lincoln Mkz — Power train: automatic transmission recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V594000 on December 2, 2013. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2012, through September 24, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the transmission range sensor may not function properly allowing the affected vehicles to be shifted out of the Park position without first applying the brake pedal. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software, free of charge. The recall began on January 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13C09.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: MKZ.