Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your Ford Edge or Lincoln MKX may have shorter-than-intended door striker bolts, which can cause the doors to open in a crash, violating safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If your doors open in a crash, you could be at risk of injury, which is a serious concern for your safety.
Free Fix
Ford will contact you to replace the door striker bolts at no cost to you, and this service will be done by a dealership starting October 18, 2018.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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