Recall 18V-548
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2018 Ford Edge and 3 other models: Electrical system (starter assembly); Electrical system (alternator/generator/regulator).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-548
- Reported
- August 20, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 87 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
The risk
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Edge 2018
- Ford Flex 2019
- Lincoln MKT 2019
- Lincoln MKX 2018