Ford 2018 Edge: Doors May Open in Crash Risk
Ford recalls 2018 Edge vehicles with door striker bolts shorter than intended, which could open during a crash. Owners must have bolts replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2018 Edge vehicles because door striker bolts may be shorter than intended. This could cause doors to open during a crash, increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224803-ford-2018-edge-doors-may-open-in-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224803-ford-2018-edge-doors-may-open-in-crash-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V612000
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“Ford 2018 Edge: Doors May Open in Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224803-ford-2018-edge-doors-may-open-in-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V612000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V612000).
Why it’s dangerous
Shorter door striker bolts may fail to hold doors closed in a crash. This could cause doors to open, potentially leading to injury for occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford Edge vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Ford Edge has shorter door striker bolts. The recall covers vehicles that do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a replacement.
Get Replacement Bolts
Dealers will replace the door striker bolts free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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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 #18V612000 (November 9, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.