The alternator and starter in your vehicle are connected by cables that supply power. In some 2018-2019 Ford Edge, Flex, and Lincoln MKX/MKT models, these cables might not be properly secured, which could lead to a spark.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cables aren't properly secured, an electrical spark could ignite a fire, which could damage your vehicle or put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the cables and make sure they're secure, and fix them if they're not – at no cost to you. You should schedule a visit as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
The B-Pillar door trim on your Flex is the plastic piece that connects the doors to the roof. In some 2017-2019 models, this trim might come loose while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trim detaches while you're on the road, it could become a road hazard and cause another vehicle to crash into it. This could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and repair or replace the B-Pillar trim as needed – all at no cost to you. You'll get a notice when the repair is available, and you can also contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Flex vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 17, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 28, 2025.
The rearview camera in your vehicle shows you what's behind your car when you're in reverse. In some 2015-2020 models, the camera may display a distorted, blurry, or blank image.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera fails to show you what's behind your vehicle, you might not see a person or object, increasing the risk of a crash, especially when reversing.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check and replace the camera if it's not working correctly, at no cost to you. The repair will be done in phases, but you'll get a notification letter with instructions when it's your turn.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
The rearview camera in your vehicle is a small screen that shows what's behind you when you reverse. In some 2019 Ford Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT models, the camera might show a blank or distorted image.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera doesn't show a clear picture of what's behind you, you might not see pedestrians, cars, or other obstacles, increasing the risk of a crash while reversing.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the rearview camera if it's not working correctly, and this repair is on the house. You should schedule the fix as soon as you get the recall notice, and if you have any questions, you can call Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated March 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.
