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🔥 Park outside until fixed🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 23V378📅 May 30, 2023

2015–2019 Lincoln MKC recall: engine

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
23V378000
Manufacturer recall #
23S28
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
142,734
Component
ENGINE
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 8, 2023
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V378 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V378?

2015–2019 Lincoln MKC. 142,734 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Lincoln dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.