Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel tank may have a thin wall that could crack in a crash, which could lead to a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel tank cracks, it could leak fuel and increase the risk of a fire, which could cause serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
Ford will replace your fuel tank for free. They'll notify you when it's time, and you can also contact them at 1-866-436-7332 for more information, with recall number 15C11.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11.
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