Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 142,734 of its 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles because a sensor that monitors the battery can short-circuit and overheat. This defect can lead to a fire in the engine compartment whether the vehicle is being driven or is parked with the engine off. Owners are urged to park their vehicles outside until a free repair is performed by adding a fuse to the sensor's power circuit.
A short-circuit in the battery monitor sensor can cause the component to overheat and ignite. Because this can happen while the vehicle is parked, there is a risk of the fire spreading to garages or nearby structures if the vehicle is not parked outdoors.
You have 2 options:
Precautionary parking advice
Add an in-line fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response