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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 16V777📅 Oct 26, 2016

2010–2012 Ford Escape & 2010–2011 Mercury Mariner recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V777000
Manufacturer recall #
16S41
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
329,265
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 6, 2017
Built
Feb 26, 2009 – Apr 29, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V777 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V777?

2010–2012 Ford Escape & 2010–2011 Mercury Mariner. 329,265 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.