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2016-2017 Lincoln MKX recall: cables

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 12, 2019. It covers about 54,411 vehicles.

vehicles affected
54,411
reported
Nov 12, 2019
owners notified
Apr 28, 2020
related complaints
40

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

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.
Risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 19V809000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 19V809000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX cables?

Yes. Recall 19V809000, reported on November 12, 2019, covers about 54,411 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V809000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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