Recall 19V-809
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2016 to 2017 Lincoln MKX: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V-809
- Reported
- November 12, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 54,411 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 19S41.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln MKX 2016 to 2017