Ford recalls over 140,000 Lincoln MKCs because of potential fire risk

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Ford recalls over 140,000 Lincoln MKCs because of potential fire risk
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The automaker has advised consumers of certain model years of the luxury SUV to park their vehicles outside and 'away from structures.'

Friday that anyone with a Lincoln MKC from model years 2015-2019 should park their vehicle outside for now as the luxury SUVs may be prone to spontaneous fire in the engine compartment.

The company said it is aware of 19 reports of under-the-hood fires that could be related to the battery monitor sensor problem. Of those reports, 11 happened in the United States, seven in China and one in Canada. No accidents or injuries related to the sensor issue have been reported, the automaker said.

Ford said it plans to send letters to MKC owners by June 26 instructing them to park their vehicle outdoors and take it to a dealership for repairs. The company will reimburse consumers who already paid for repairs. The deadline for submitting receipts under that option is November 30. cutting costs, CEO Jim Farley said this month

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