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- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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. Ford's number for this recall is 23S28.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The battery monitor sensor can short-circuit and overheat, which may cause a fire in the engine compartment while the vehicle is parked or being driven. An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Until the repair is done, park your vehicle outside and away from structures. Dealers will add an in-line fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit at no cost to you. If you have not received an owner notification letter, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lincoln MKC | 20152016201720182019 |
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