CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
- Risk
- The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A faulty fuel vapor canister purge valve can cause abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank. Over time, these pressure changes may crack the tank and allow fuel to leak.
A fuel leak near an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will update the powertrain control module, check for diagnostic trouble codes related to this issue, and leak test the canister purge valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks, and the purge valve and fuel tank will be replaced if needed.
The repairs are free at an authorized Ford or Mercury dealer. Owners can check whether their vehicle has open recalls using their VIN, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 15S34).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Fusion | 20102011 |
|---|---|
| Mercury Milan | 20102011 |