Recall 18V548000: 2018 Ford Edge and 3 other models
- Report received
- Aug 20, 2018
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 87vehicles
- Model years
- 2018–2019
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2018 Ford Edge849 complaints
- 2019 Ford Flex257 complaints
- 2019 Lincoln MKT18 complaints
- 2018 Lincoln MKX31 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.