Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2015 Ford Mustang with a 2.3L engine may have a faulty fuel tank and fuel vapor lines that can leak fuel if it's exposed to high temperatures for a long time.
Risk if Unfixed
If your fuel tank leaks and there's a spark nearby, it could catch fire. If your parking brake cable also fails, your car might move unexpectedly, which could hurt you or someone else.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the fuel tank shield, add protective patches to the fuel tank and parking brake cable, and wrap the fuel vapor lines with heat-resistant material, all for free.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to February 10, 2015, and equipped with 2.3L engines. Prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may eventually result in a fuel leak. In addition, this condition could cause seals in the parking brake cable to degrade, potentially affecting parking brake function.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle experiences a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source it can, increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Reduced parking brake function could potentially result in unexpected vehicle movement, which may increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shield, add thermal patches to the fuel tank and parking brake cable, and add thermal wraps to the fuel vapor lines. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S19.
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