Vehicle Recall Archive for 2008 FORD

Record ID

6645

Campaign Number

08V301000

Make of Vehicle

FORD

Model of Vehicle

EDGE

Year

2008

Make Campaign Number

08S06

Component Description

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

FORD IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKK ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK WELD FIXTURE MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A CONTAMINANT DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIMPLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK AT A SPOT WELD.

Effect of Defect

THIS DIMPLE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK OR A FUEL DRIP FROM THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Fix Defect

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-437-7332.

Manufacturers

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Start of Manufacture

20080613

End of Manufacture

20080617

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

142

Date Owners Notified

20080711

Initiated By

MFR

Responsible Maufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Date Report Received

20080703

Part Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Federal MV Safety Standard

NOT AVAILABLE

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