Lincoln has recalled nearly 143,000 MKC crossovers from model years 2015 through 2019 due to fire risk. The company is asking owners to park the cars outside until dealers have the chance to fix the problem
“On these vehicles, the location of the battery monitor sensor may cause the sensor to be susceptible to damage when the battery or related electrical components are serviced,” Lincoln says. A damaged sensor may then short-circuit, triggering a fire.
Lincoln tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the company knows of at least “19 potentially related reports of underhood fire,” including some that occurred when cars were parked and off.
Dealers will install an in-line fuse on the relevant power circuit to prevent short circuits.
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