Monday, November 7, 2016

Its Recall Mondays: Ford Is In The Hot Seat



AUTOMAKER: Ford Motor Company
NO. OF CONSUMERS IMPACTED: 329,265
SUMMARY:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
CONSEQUENCE:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.

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