NHTSA recall 18V-548 (18V548000)
electrical system recall reported August 20, 2018 - about 87 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V548000
- Also written as
- 18V-548
- Manufacturer number
- 18S25
- Reported
- August 20, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~87
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-548 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.