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NHTSA recall 16V777000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company

October 26, 2016report date
329,265units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the fuel delivery module (fdm) may crack, causing a fuel leak.

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

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2010 Ford Escape, 2011 Ford Escape, 2012 Ford Escape, 2010 Mercury Mariner, 2011 Mercury Mariner.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V777000.

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