Lincoln MKZ, MKZ Replacement Headlamp (2013-2016): Exterior lighting
Recall 20E025000 · Apr 24, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
130
units affected
130
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20E025000
- Date
- Apr 24, 2020
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 130
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2013-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The headlamps may have an improper beam pattern and incorrect horizontal adjustment, the side markers may not illuminate and DOT markings may be missing. As such, these headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen
The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify vehicle manufacturers, and dealers will inspect the headlamps, and replace the headlamps, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Ford will instruct dealers to return all improper headlamps and not to install them on any vehicles. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C10.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20E025000?
2 models: Lincoln MKZ (2013-2016), Lincoln MKZ Replacement Headlamp (all years), about 130 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20E025000?
Ford will notify vehicle manufacturers, and dealers will inspect the headlamps, and replace the headlamps, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Ford will instruct dealers to return all improper headlamps and not to install them on any vehicles. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer.
What can happen?
The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.