Is the 2018 FORD Edge safe to drive?

The 2018 FORD Edge 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.

NHTSA Campaign 18V612000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V612000. 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.

Campaign 18V612000

What This Recall Means

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?