NHTSA recall 15V-005 (15V005000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 9, 2015 - about 54,543 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V005000
- Also written as
- 15V-005
- Manufacturer number
- 14S30, 15S13
- Reported
- January 9, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~54,543
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Why it is dangerous
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-005 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.