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Lincoln Continental Recall 16V731: Headlights May Hide Turn Signals From Other Drivers

NHTSA campaign 16V731, reported October 12, 2016, 1,827 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles built between June 14, 2016 and September 23, 2016 with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights may have been equipped with incorrect lenses. This can reduce how visible the turn signals are to other drivers and pedestrians, and the headlights may also not be properly marked, so the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lighting.

Reduced turn signal visibility can make it harder for others to see when you intend to turn or change lanes, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the headlights and replace them as needed at no cost to you. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V731Ford Motor Company
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
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."
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.

Affected vehicles

Lincoln Continental2017