Ford is recalling more than 125,000 sport utility vehicles in the United States due to fire risks under the hood of the vehicle due to a battery monitor sensor that can cause some materials to overheat, the company announced in a statement.

Specifically, these are the 2015-2019 model year Lincoln MKC vehicles. Ford claims to be aware of 19 reports of fires under the hood, even with the vehicle parked and turned off, although they have not reported any injuries.

Therefore, the firm has advised the owners of these vehicles let them park their cars outdoors and away from structures while providing brand dealers and retailers with parts and repair instructions to solve this problem.

Specifically, the explanation given by the brand is that a short circuit can occur in a d sensore the 12-volt battery, so surrounding materials may overheat and cause a fire in the engine compartment while the vehicle is running or even parked.

To fix the problem, dealers will add a fuse to the sensor power circuit of the battery monitor to prevent these potential fires.

In addition, they have asked customers who cannot park their vehicle outside to contact a local retailer or the Ford Customer Service Center in the United States for additional assistance.