Vehicle recall 18V548000 · August 20, 2018
Ford Edge, Ford Flex and 2 more models
The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V548000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 20, 2018
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18S25
- Owner notification
- September 26, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 87
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Starter assembly; Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Edge (2018): 2018
- Ford Flex (2019): 2019
- Lincoln MKT (2019): 2019
- Lincoln MKX (2018): 2018
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