2016 LINCOLN MKC Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2016 Lincoln MKC has 3 recalls, all involving fire risk: two stem from the engine block heater on vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine, and one involves the battery monitor sensor, which can short-circuit and start an engine compartment fire whether the car is parked or in motion. The engine block heater concerns apply to vehicles with that optional component installed. In one case, the heater element can overheat while plugged in; in the other, the heater can leak coolant and then short-circuit when connected to power. Both conditions raise the risk of fire. The battery monitor sensor issue is separate and does not require the vehicle to be plugged in: the sensor can overheat and ignite a fire in the engine compartment at any time.