Recall
Ford Edge — 18V548000
NHTSA ID
18V548000
Make
Ford
Model
Edge
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2018-08-20
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
87
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
18S25
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.