Recall 18V612 affects 503 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln Mkx vehicles for short door striker bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 503 2018 Edge and Mkx vehicles because the door striker bolts are shorter than intended. In a crash, those shorter bolts can let the doors open and increase the risk of injury, so Ford dealers will inspect and replace the door striker bolts free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The door striker is the fixed metal catch on the vehicle body that the door latch grabs when the door closes. Its bolts hold that striker in position so the latch can keep the door shut under normal driving loads and crash forces. On the 2018 Edge and Mkx, the striker depends on the correct bolt length to hold properly.
On affected vehicles, the door striker bolts are 5mm shorter than Ford intended. The supplier mislabeled the shorter bolts, so they were mixed into production with the correct parts. Because the shorter bolts do not match the designed fastening length, the door striker does not meet the required door retention standard, and a door can open in a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. A door can close and latch normally even when the wrong bolts are installed, so the VIN check and dealer inspection decide whether the vehicle is included.
Who's affected?
Covers the Edge and Mkx in the 2018 model year, both tied to the door latch.
| 2018 Ford Edge | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2018 Lincoln Mkx | Latch |
| Units affected | 503 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2018 Edge or Mkx does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the doors open in a crash, occupants face an increased risk of injury. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm your VIN and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2018 Ford Edge or Lincoln Mkx is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free door-striker-bolt replacement that helps keep the doors latched in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V612 and Ford recall 18C06 when you call.
- Use extra care until the repair is complete. Make sure each door is fully latched before every trip.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician replaces the door striker bolts with the proper recall parts so the doors latch and retain as designed. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid for this door striker bolt concern are handled through the original warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| September 11, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 12, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| September 12, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 15, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 18, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V612?
Recall 18V612 covers 503 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln Mkx vehicles with door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. The defect fails FMVSS 206 and can let doors open in a crash. Ford dealers will replace the door striker bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Ford Edge or Lincoln Mkx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 18V612. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule door striker bolt replacement. Reference Ford recall number 18C06 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford's remedy says dealers will replace the door striker bolts free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that a door can open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The recall repair replaces the shorter door striker bolts with the correct parts so the door retention system meets the required safety standard.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2018 Ford Edge or Lincoln Mkx is included, then call a Ford dealer with recall number 18C06.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V612000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V612 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V612000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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