Ford Explorer; Lincoln MKC (2015-2016): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 16V183000 · Mar 31, 2016 · Ford Motor Company
1,543
vehicles affected
1,543
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V183000
- Date
- Mar 31, 2016
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 1,543
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V183000?
2 models: Ford Explorer (2016), Lincoln MKC (2015-2016), about 1,543 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V183000?
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.
What can happen?
Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.