NHTSA recall 13V594000
Power Train · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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 matters: 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: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Lincoln Mkz, 2014 Lincoln Mkz.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V594000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.