Ford 2019 Flex Electrical Fire Recall: Arc Risk
Ford recalls 2019 Flex vehicles with unsecured alternator and starter cables that may cause electrical arcs and fire risk. Owners must have cables checked by dealers free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Flex vehicles because loose alternator and starter cables could cause electrical arcs, increasing fire risk. This issue affects vehicles purchased between September 2018 and the recall start date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223740-ford-2019-flex-electrical-fire-recall-arc-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223740-ford-2019-flex-electrical-fire-recall-arc-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V548000
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“Ford 2019 Flex Electrical Fire Recall: Arc Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223740-ford-2019-flex-electrical-fire-recall-arc-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V548000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V548000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose cables at the alternator and starter motor can create electrical arcs during normal vehicle operation. These arcs may ignite nearby materials, causing a fire if not properly secured.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Ford Flex vehicles purchased from September 2018 onward are affected. Drivers with unsecured alternator or starter cables face higher fire risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Ford Flex was purchased after September 2018. The recall covers vehicles where the alternator and starter motor cables were not properly secured.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Have Cables Inspected
Dealers will inspect and secure alternator and starter motor power supply cables at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V548000 (August 20, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.