NHTSA recall 18V548000
Electrical System · Ford Motor Company
August 20, 2018report date
87units affected
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Details
What's wrong: The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
Why it matters: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2018 Ford Edge, 2019 Ford Flex, 2019 Lincoln Mkt, 2018 Lincoln Mkx.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V548000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.