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NHTSA recall 19V809000

Electrical System · Ford Motor Company

November 12, 2019report date
54,411units affected
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What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.

Why it matters: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2016 Lincoln Mkx, 2017 Lincoln Mkx.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V809000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.