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Recall 15V-005

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2014 Ford Edge and 5 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-005
Reported
January 9, 2015
Vehicles affected
54,543 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

The risk

If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles