Recall 15V005000: 2014 Ford Edge, 2014 Ford Escape, 2014–2015 Ford Fiesta +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 9, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 54,543
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Ford Edge
- 2014 Ford Escape
- 2014 Ford Fiesta
- 2015 Ford Fiesta
- 2014 Ford Focus
- 2014 Ford Transit Connect
- 2015 Ford Transit Connect
- 2015 Lincoln MKC
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V005000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14S30, 15S13
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Feb 27, 2015
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology