Ford / Mercury recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 ford five hundred and mercury montego vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2006, through september 11, 2006. The fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength of the joint. Some fuel tank spud welds may not provide the expected strength in the event of a severe rear impact to the vehicle. An improper weld can result in a crack in the joint which could illuminate the emissions malfunction indicator light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out.
What could happen
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Five Hundred 2007
- Mercury Montego 2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V355000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 13, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 16, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,945
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 5, 2006 to Sep 11, 2006
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
- Maker's own recall number
- 11S20
Notes
Ford's safety recall no. 11s20.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.