The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V548000·Announced 2018-08-20

Ford Recalls 2018-2019 Vehicles for Electrical Arc Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 2018-2019 Edge, Flex, MKX, and MKT vehicles because improperly secured power supply cables may cause an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly secured cables) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, 2018 Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and 2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured.

This defect may result in an electrical arc, which can increase the risk of a fire. The recall began on September 26, 2018.

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN EDGE, MKX, MKT, FLEX
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Crossover
Hazard
Affected units
87

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • EDGE
  • MKX
  • MKT
  • FLEX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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