Electrical systemRecall 15V-172 · 2013–2015 Lincoln MKT
Ford Motor Company recall 15V-172 covers 1,549 2013–2015 Lincoln MKT for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V172000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 26 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 6, 2012 to March 10, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.