Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #18V548000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V548000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2018 ford edge, lincoln mkx, 2019 ford flex, and lincoln mkt vehicles Includes 87 affected units, Alternator and Starter Cables may be Loose, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 ford edge, lincoln mkx, 2019 ford flex, and lincoln mkt vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V548000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2018-08-20T00:00:00
Subject: Alternator and starter cables may be loose
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 87

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18S25
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.95

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