LINCOLN MKC 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V006000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN MKC 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-03-04 2015-01-09 2015-01-09

Production Dates: 2013-08-20 - 2014-09-09

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14S29

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11144

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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 began March 3, 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 www.safercar.gov.