Ford Recalls 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC for Engine Compartment Fire Risk
Ford is recalling 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles because a battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment.
NHTSA safety advisory
Park this vehicle outside
NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.
This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (battery monitor sensor short-circuit) that can cause an engine compartment fire, which the source states can increase the risk of injury. This aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects or significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The recall involves 142,734 vehicles where the battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat. This defect can cause a fire in the engine compartment while the vehicle is parked or driving.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
Dealers will add an in-line fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- LINCOLN MKC
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 142,734
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- MKC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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