FORD EDGE 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V548000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EDGE | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-09-26 | 2018-08-20 | 2018-08-23 |
Production Dates: 2018-05-29 - 2018-05-29
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S25
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 87
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
