Lincoln's parent company Ford is recalling 142,734 MKC crossovers due to a fault under the hood that could start a fire at any time. The potential danger has prompted the NTHSA to issue an urgent recall notice for 2015-2019 model-year MKCs, and there are numerous reports of fires that could be related to the potential problem. Ford advises owners to park outside away from buildings or vehicles until the issue is fixed.
Specifically, the problem lies with a battery monitor sensor, located near the battery. According to documents from Ford, the location of the sensor could make it susceptible to damage when servicing the battery or related components in the area. The sensor is in a plastic housing, and if it's damaged, it could lead to a short circuit on the sensor's circuit board. If this happens, Ford has determined the electrical current could be sufficient to start a fire. The sensor is constantly powered, meaning a short circuit could occur even when the vehicle is off.
