2023 Ford Edge Front Right Headlight May Be Too Bright or Misaimed
Ford is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly, which may cause glare and increase crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The source text does not report any injuries, crashes, or deaths. This is a theoretical hazard (potential glare causing crash risk) without reported harm. Per the rubric, such recalls score at most 3.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling 8,523 certain 2023 Ford Edge vehicles. The front right headlight assembly may be too bright or aimed incorrectly, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108 (Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment).
A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). More information is available at www.nhtsa.gov. Ford's recall number is 23C26.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD EDGE
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
- Affected units
- 8,523
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 (1)
- EDGE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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