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Report Receipt Date: JAN 09, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V006000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,144
All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)
LINCOLN MK C2015
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
SUMMARY:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to September 9, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Push-to Start/Stop (PTS) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the PTS switch is inadvertently pressed, the vehicle may stop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. In the event of a crash with the vehicle turned off, the air bags and seat belt restaints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PTS switch and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S29.
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 Home | Safercar -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-15V006-9905.pdf
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-15V006-1885.PDF
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-15V006-0622.pdf
Miscellaneous Document
RMISC-15V006-7633.pdf
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V006000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,144
All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)
LINCOLN MK C2015
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
SUMMARY:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to September 9, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Push-to Start/Stop (PTS) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the PTS switch is inadvertently pressed, the vehicle may stop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. In the event of a crash with the vehicle turned off, the air bags and seat belt restaints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PTS switch and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S29.
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 Home | Safercar -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-15V006-9905.pdf
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-15V006-1885.PDF
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-15V006-0622.pdf
Miscellaneous Document
RMISC-15V006-7633.pdf