The problem
The accessory feed wire assembly may have been pinched beneath a mounting bolt by the climate control air duct assembly. If this condition exists, a high resistance "short" may occur and cause the wire to overheat.
The fix
Dealer will inspect and, if the feed wire is found to be pinched in any way by the climate control/air duct assembly, the wire assembly will be freed and spliced with connectors, without charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: electrical; accessory feed wire assembly.Consequences of defect: wire overheating may lead to a vehicle fire andpersonal injury.Note: because the accessory wire is hot whenever the battery is connected, thepossibility of such an incident exists during vehicle use or when the vehicleis parked with the key removed.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Lincoln dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 80V042000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.