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Vehicle recall 23V378000 · May 26, 2023

2015-2019 Lincoln MKC

The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Park affected vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.

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
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
23V378000
Reported to NHTSA
May 26, 2023
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer campaign
23S28
Owner notification
August 8, 2023
Vehicles potentially affected
142,734
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Engine
Recall 23V378000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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