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NHTSA campaign 23V378000 · announced May 26, 2023 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 142,734 units affected

The 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.

The risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Lincoln Mkc
• 2016 Lincoln Mkc
• 2017 Lincoln Mkc
• 2018 Lincoln Mkc
• 2019 Lincoln Mkc

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.