NHTSA recall 13V-594 (13V594000)
power train recall reported November 25, 2013 - about 7,153 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V594000
- Also written as
- 13V-594
- Manufacturer number
- 13C09
- Reported
- November 25, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~7,153
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll which may result in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-594 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.