Recall 13S13 – Fuel Leak from Cracking In The Fuel Pulse Damper

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

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A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V002000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 27,933

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and 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.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.

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.

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