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NHTSA recall 15V005000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company

January 9, 2015report date
54,543units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford transit connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may…

Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Ford Edge, 2014 Ford Escape, 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2014 Ford Focus, 2014 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Ford Transit Connect, 2015 Lincoln Mkc.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V005000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.