Lincoln MKZ: Power train — automatic transmission

Affects Lincoln MKZ · 2013–2014 — about 7K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational