Ford recalls 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles with potential engine compartment fire risk due to battery monitor sensor short-circuiting. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Ford is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles because a battery monitor sensor can short-circuit and overheat, causing engine compartment fires while parked or driving. This hazard could lead to injury if the fire spreads. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224159-ford-lincoln-mkc-2019-engine-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224159-ford-lincoln-mkc-2019-engine-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V378000
“Ford Lincoln MKC (2019) Engine Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224159-ford-lincoln-mkc-2019-engine-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall 23V378000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V378000).
The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment. This fire can happen while the vehicle is parked or in motion, potentially leading to injury.
Owners of 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the fire occurs while parked or moving.
Check if your Lincoln MKC was manufactured between 2015 and 2019. The recall was notified to owners via mail on August 8, 2023.
Move your vehicle to a safe location away from buildings or flammable materials until the repair is completed.
Reach out to Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a repair or get more information about the recall.
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.
The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.
Check if your Lincoln MKC was manufactured between 2015 and 2019. The recall was notified to owners via mail on August 8, 2023.
Park your vehicle away from structures until the repair is completed. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the free repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V378000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V378000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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