Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) in your 2010-2012 Ford Escape or 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner is like a fuel tank's valve that controls the flow of gasoline to your engine. In some cases, it can crack and leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the FDM cracks and leaks fuel, you could be at risk of a fire if there's an ignition source nearby, like a spark from another vehicle or a lit cigarette.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty FDM flange with a new one that's designed to prevent leaks, and this repair is free. You'll get a second notice when the new parts become available, and in the meantime, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.
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