Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2008 Lincoln Mkx, And Ford Edge Vehicles, Manufactured June 15, 2006, To September 22, 2008, And Originally Sold, Or Currently Registered In, ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin And The District Of Columbia. Due To Corrosion From Salt Water Exposure Such As From Road Salt Use, The Affected Vehicles May Leak Fuel From The Fuel Tank Seam Weld Under The Tank Mounting Reinforcement Brackets.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
MKX
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
14V682000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Increases The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Interim Notices Were Mailed To Owners On December 12, 2014. The Recall Began On October 6, 2015. Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles And Either Clean And Treat The Fuel Tank With A Corrosion Preventative Or Replace The Tank, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 14S22.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20060615
End Of Manufacture
20080922
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
186024
Date Owners Notified
20151006
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20141029
Make Campaign Number
14S22