Doors: latchRecall 18V-612 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 18V-612 covers 503 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V612000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 27, 2018 to July 31, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.