Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #23V378000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V378000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2015-2019 lincoln mkc vehicles Includes 142,734 affected units, Engine Compartment Fire While Parked or Driving, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2019 lincoln mkc vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V378000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2023-05-26T00:00:00
Subject: Engine compartment fire while parked or driving
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 142,734

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 23S28
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: Yes
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 68.3

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NHTSA ID: 23V378000
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