| Issue ID | 1612976 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11270818 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKS |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 24/10/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At various speeds, defective fcim (front controls interface module) resulting in temperature set to all the way hi/max fan, creating cabin temperatures exceeding 90 degrees fahrenheit. Turning off the ac system or reducing the temperature does not resolve the issue. Performing a reset of the car's sync system does not resolve the issue. This is a common complaint, generating at least 3 nhtsa complaints as well as a tsb. It creates a hazardous condition when transporting vulnerable riders such as infants and the elderly (those sensitive to heat), as well as interfering with the car's defogging mechanism reducing visibility under certain circumstances and creating dangerous driving conditions. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALLAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHL9DK2DGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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