Recall 16V777000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2010 | MERCURY | MARINER |
| 2011 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2011 | MERCURY | MARINER |
| 2012 | FORD | ESCAPE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.