Transport CanadaCritical
2016 LINCOLN MKXTransport Canada Recall #2019569
Defect
On certain vehicles built with a 3.7-L engine, the positive battery cable may rub against the transmission shifter cable bracket. This could cause a short circuit to occur.
Safety Risk
An electrical short circuit could create a fire risk.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve on the battery cable.
5,253 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 19S41