NHTSA Campaign 23V378000

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Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported May 26, 2023 · 142,734 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LINCOLN MKC 2015 142,734
LINCOLN MKC 2016 142,734
LINCOLN MKC 2017 142,734
LINCOLN MKC 2018 142,734
LINCOLN MKC 2019 142,734

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V378000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.