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SevereNHTSA·18V612000·Announced 2018-09-11

Ford Recalls 2018 Edge and Lincoln MKX for Door Striker Bolt Defect

Ford is recalling 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles because shorter-than-intended door striker bolts may cause doors to open in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door striker bolts) that fails to meet federal safety standards for door retention, creating a significant risk of injury in a crash.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the door striker bolts may be shorter than intended. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2018. 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
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
503

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 (2)

  • EDGE
  • MKX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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