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.
Ford Motor Company – Alternator and Starter Cables may be Loose
| Report Received Date | 08/20/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V548000 |
| Consequence Summary | An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | 18S25 |
| Potentially Affected | 87 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V548000) |
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