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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V809000

2016 Lincoln Mkx | 2017 Lincoln Mkx — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Published November 13, 2019 · Recall initiated: November 12, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V809000, published November 13, 2019 and initiated November 12, 2019. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2016 Lincoln Mkx | 2017 Lincoln Mkx — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.

What's the hazard

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.

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Recall details

Brand
LINCOLN
Model
MKX
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2016 LINCOLN MKX | 2017 LINCOLN MKX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Lincoln Mkx | 2017 Lincoln Mkx — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V809000 on November 13, 2019. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: MKX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)