2018 Ford Edge, 2019 Ford Flex, 2019 Lincoln MKT and 1 other model Recall: Power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been…

NHTSA campaign 18V548000 · Electrical System · filed Aug 20, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Risk

Fire

Owner letters

Mailing began Sep 26, 2018

The defect

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.

The risk

An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

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The fix — what to do

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
Ford	Edge	2018
Ford	Flex	2019
Lincoln	MKT	2019
Lincoln	MKX	2018

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V548000 (manufacturer number 18S25). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.