CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in.
- Risk
- Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S14. Note: Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.3L GTDI engine and an engine block heater have heater elements that may overheat while the vehicle is plugged in. Overheating of the engine block can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been repaired. Dealers will replace the engine block heater free of charge and will also inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary. Owners will be notified by Ford.
If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 16S14. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln MKC | 20152016 |