2007-2008 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX recall: tank assembly

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 29, 2014. It covers about 186,024 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 186,024
reported: Oct 29, 2014
owners notified: Oct 6, 2015
related complaints: 280

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 14V682000

Affected vehicles

Ford Edge 2007-2008 2007 2008
Lincoln MKX 2007-2008 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 280 complaints about fuel system problems.

2007 Ford Edge 2008 Ford Edge 2007 Lincoln MKX 2008 Lincoln MKX

Questions about recall 14V682000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 14V682000, reported on October 29, 2014, covers about 186,024 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V682000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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