Ford Edge (2012): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 12V438000 · Sep 7, 2012 · Ford Motor Company
5,499
vehicles affected
5,499
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V438000
- Date
- Sep 7, 2012
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 5,499
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain 2012 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through October 31, 2011, equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V438000?
1 model: Ford Edge (2012), about 5,499 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V438000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.