Ford Lincoln MKX (2017) Electrical Fire Risk Recall
Ford is recalling 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles with 3.7L engines due to a risk of fire from electrical short circuits. Owners will receive free repairs by April 2020.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles with 3.7L engines because the battery cable harness can short with the transmission shifter bracket, increasing fire risk. Owners will get free repairs by late April 2020. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226177-ford-lincoln-mkx-2017-electrical-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226177-ford-lincoln-mkx-2017-electrical-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V809000
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“Ford Lincoln MKX (2017) Electrical Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226177-ford-lincoln-mkx-2017-electrical-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #19V809000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V809000).
Why it’s dangerous
The battery positive cable harness can contact the transmission shifter cable bracket, causing an electrical short. This short circuit increases the risk of fire in normal vehicle use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles with 3.7L engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential fire hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Lincoln MKX has a 3.7L engine and was sold between 2016-2017. The recall covers specific models with the described electrical issue.
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What to do — step by step
Check for Recall Notice
Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available, currently expected by late April 2020.
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm eligibility and schedule repairs.
Get Free Repairs
Dealers will remove battery harness clips and install protective sleeves to prevent short circuits.
end of April 2020
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the battery harness clips and elbow guide, and install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve to the battery cable harness, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on December 2, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available, currently expected to be the end of April 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S41.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V809000 (December 11, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.