Ford power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the electrical system starter assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-548.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Ford Edge |
| 2019 | Ford Flex |
| 2019 | Lincoln MKT |
| 2018 | Lincoln MKX |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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