CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.
- 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
On certain vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the fuel delivery module (FDM) can crack, causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy is a free replacement of the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, performed by an authorized dealer. Remedy parts are not yet available. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016, and owners will receive a second notice when parts become available. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, quoting recall number 16S41.
Check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website, and contact your dealer if you have any questions about your vehicle's eligibility.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape | 201020112012 |
|---|---|
| Mercury Mariner | 20102011 |