2018-2019 Ford Edge, Ford Flex and others recall: starter assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 20, 2018. It covers about 87 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 87
- reported
- Aug 20, 2018
- owners notified
- Sep 26, 2018
- related complaints
- 66
Electrical system: starter assembly
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.
Recall number 18V548000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Edge 2018 2018
- Ford Flex 2019 2019
- Lincoln MKT 2019 2019
- Lincoln MKX 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 66 complaints about electrical problems.
2018 Ford Edge2019 Ford Flex2019 Lincoln MKT2018 Lincoln MKX
Questions about recall 18V548000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Ford Edge, Ford Flex and others starter assembly?
Yes. Recall 18V548000, reported on August 20, 2018, covers about 87 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V548000?
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 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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