CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Because of this, the doors may not latch securely and could open during a crash, which does not meet federal door lock and retention requirements (FMVSS 206).
If a door opens in a crash, occupants face an increased risk of injury. Ford will notify affected owners, and the door striker bolts will be replaced at no cost at an authorized dealer. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 18C06.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to see if your vehicle is affected, and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer if it is.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Edge | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln MKX | 2018 |