Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (13)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - March 31, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S14
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Press Release
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-2
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-2

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