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Lincoln MKC Battery Sensor Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 23V378000 · Reported May 26, 2023 · Ford Motor Company

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Owners are told to park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. A fire in the engine compartment increases the risk of injury.

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Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V378000
Reported to NHTSA	May 26, 2023
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Engine
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	Yes — fire risk
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Lincoln MKC vehicles have a battery monitor sensor that can short-circuit and overheat. This can start a fire in the engine compartment, and it can happen either while the vehicle is parked or while it's being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.
3. Contact a Ford dealer or call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the free repair.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V378000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Lincoln MKC
2019 Lincoln MKC

Who to contact

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Lincoln Engine Recalls Address Fire Risks and Loose Motor Mounts · all 6 Lincoln recalls in this area

Other Lincoln MKC recalls

Oct 10, 2025Ford and Lincoln Block Heater Fire Riskcritical
Sep 4, 2025Ford Rearview Camera May Show Distorted Imagemedium
Feb 12, 2018Ford Escape, Lincoln MKC Brake Hose Leak Riskhigh

Official notice

Component: ENGINE
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.
Safety risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.