Ford is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles with potentially too bright or misaligned right headlights that could cause glare for other drivers. Owners should contact Ford for free headlight replacement.
A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling some 2023 Edge vehicles because the right headlight might be too bright or aimed incorrectly, which could cause glare for other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free headlight replacement at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81325-ford-2023-edge-bright-headlight-glare-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81325-ford-2023-edge-bright-headlight-glare-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V596000
“Ford 2023 Edge: Bright Headlight Glare Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81325-ford-2023-edge-bright-headlight-glare-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 23V596000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V596000).
The headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly, causing glare for other road users. This glare could lead to reduced visibility for others and increase the chance of a crash.
Owners of 2023 Ford Edge vehicles with the right headlight assembly that may be too bright or misaligned. Drivers using these vehicles at night or in low-light conditions are most at risk.
Check if your 2023 Ford Edge has a right headlight that appears too bright or is misaligned. The recall was notified to owners via mail on October 9, 2023.
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a headlight inspection and replacement.
Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly if needed, at no cost to the owner.
Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26.
The right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly, causing glare for other drivers and increasing crash risk.
Check if your 2023 Ford Edge has a right headlight that appears too bright or is misaligned. The recall was notified to owners via mail on October 9, 2023.
No deadline is specified in the recall notice; owners can contact Ford for free headlight replacement at any time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V596000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V596000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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