Is the 2019 LINCOLN MKT safe to drive?

The 2019 LINCOLN MKT has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR recall for the 2019 LINCOLN MKT? (Campaign #18V548000)

Your vehicle's alternator and starter power supply cables might not be properly secured, which could cause an electrical arc. An electrical arc could start a fire, putting you and others at risk. Ford will inspect and secure the cables for you, free of charge, and will notify you when the repair is ready.

Campaign 18V548000

Moderate Plain English 2018-08-20

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

What Happened

Your vehicle's alternator and starter power supply cables might not be properly secured, which could cause an electrical arc.

Risk if Unfixed

An electrical arc could start a fire, putting you and others at risk.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Ford will inspect and secure the cables for you, free of charge, and will notify you when the repair is ready.

Affected Vehicles

2019 LINCOLN MKT

2019 FORD Flex

2018 FORD Edge

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V548000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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