Lincoln Mkx recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 12, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2016–2017 Lincoln Mkx

Recall number

19V809000

Brand / firm

Lincoln

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 54,411 units

Why it was recalled

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the battery harness clips and elbow guide, and install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve to the battery cable harness, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on December 2, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available, currently expected to be the end of April 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S41.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.