Ford due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the storage tank assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-712.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Ford Edge |
| 2009–2010 | Lincoln MKX |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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