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2015 Lincoln MKC Recalled To Relocate Pushbutton Start | Edmunds.com

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edited January 2015 in Lincoln
image2015 Lincoln MKC Recalled To Relocate Pushbutton Start | Edmunds.com

Ford is recalling 13,574 2015 Lincoln MKC SUVs in North America to relocate the pushbutton start.

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  • scottnsc2scottnsc2 Member Posts: 29
    Not an engineer, but wouldn't it be easier to reprogram the button to only work if the car were in Park, Neutral or at 0 mph? That just seems extreme.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    You might need an emergency shut off feature in case of say jammed throttle or even the driver losing consciousness, etc.
  • kokomojoekokomojoe Member Posts: 150
    Mr_Shiftright said:

    You might need an emergency shut off feature in case of say jammed throttle or even the driver losing consciousness, etc.

    The passenger or driver could always put it in neutral which would be safer then turning the car off. Reprogramming sounds like it would be a better idea
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