Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines
— Recall Campaign #19V809000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 54,411 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V809000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 12, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V809000 |
| Units affected: | 54,411 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.