NHTSA recall 16V-777 (16V777000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 26, 2016 - about 329,265 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V777000
- Also written as
- 16V-777
- Manufacturer number
- 16S41
- Reported
- October 26, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~329,265
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-777 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.