2007 Mercury Montego | 2007 Ford Five Hundred — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Published July 13, 2011 · Recall initiated: July 13, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V355000, published July 13, 2011. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2007 Mercury Montego | 2007 Ford Five Hundred — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap.
What's the hazard
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK SPUD WHICH CAN AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT WHICH COULD ILLUMINATE THE EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK OUT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCURY
- Model
- MONTEGO
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2007 MERCURY MONTEGO | 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Mercury Montego | 2007 Ford Five Hundred — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V355000 on July 13, 2011. Reported hazard: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED AND MERCURY MONTEGO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. THE FUEL TANKS MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT WELDS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK SPUD WHICH CAN AFFECT THE STRENGTH OF THE JOINT. SOME FUEL TANK SPUD WELDS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE EXPECTED STRENGTH IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE REAR IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. AN IMPROPER WELD CAN RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE JOINT WHICH COULD ILLUMINATE THE EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, CAUSE A FUEL ODOR, OR ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK OUT.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCURY. Model: MONTEGO.