The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V378000·Announced 2023-05-26

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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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