The vehicles involved are model year 2015 through 2019 Lincoln MKC SUVs.
Ford is aware of a total of 19 "potentially related" underhood fires in MKCs, most of them in North America, according to NHTSA reports. The company is unaware of any physical injuries related to the fires, though.
Owners will be advised by mail to park their vehicles outside and away from other vehicles. Owners will also be advised to take their vehicles to a Lincoln dealer to have a fuse installed at no cost to the owner Concerned owners are also being advised to contact a Lincoln dealer with any questions or to call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Owners can also visit NHTSA's SaferCar.gov website and enter their vehicles Vehicle Identification Number to see if it's involved in the recall.
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