Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Transit Connect Vehicles Manufactured August 1, 2013, To July 10, 2014. In The Affected Vehicles, The Fuel And Vapor Lines May Have Been Incorrectly Installed In The Engine Compartment, Allowing The Two Lines To Make Contact.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT CONNECT
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V703000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Contact Between The Two Lines May Result In Abrasion And A Fuel Leak. A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Increases The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Ford Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Fuel Line Routing. If The Fuel Line Has Been Routed Incorrectly, It Will Be Replaced And Routed Correctly. These Repairs Will Be Made Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 17, 2014. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 14S24.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20130801
End Of Manufacture
20140710
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25238
Date Owners Notified
20141119
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20141105
Make Campaign Number
14S24