Recall 14V002000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Report Date
20140106
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 FORD EDGE
2013 FORD EDGE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.