NHTSA recall 12V438000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Edge
Reported Sep 7, 20125,499 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 12S40Built Sep 2, 2010 – Oct 31, 2011
The defect
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The remedy
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.