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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V682000

2007 Ford Edge | 2007 Lincoln Mkx | 2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Lincoln Mkx — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Published October 29, 2014 · Recall initiated: October 29, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V682000, published October 29, 2014. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2007 Ford Edge | 2007 Lincoln Mkx | 2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Lincoln Mkx — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly.

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.

What to do

Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 12, 2014. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S22.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
EDGE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2007 FORD EDGE | 2007 LINCOLN MKX | 2008 FORD EDGE | 2008 LINCOLN MKX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2007 Ford Edge | 2007 Lincoln Mkx | 2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Lincoln Mkx — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V682000 on October 29, 2014. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.

What should I do if I have this product?

Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 12, 2014. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S22.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: EDGE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)