VIN: 2FMDK4GC9ABA68232 Year: 2010 Make: FORD Model: Edge

VIN: 2FMDK4GC9ABA68232 Year: 2010 Make: FORD Model: Edge Number of Open Recalls: 1

NHTSA Recall Number: 15V712 Recall Date: October 26, 2015 Manufacturer Recall Number: 15S31

SUMMARY: VEHICLES THAT ARE OPERATED IN HIGH-CORROSION ENVIRONMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT MAY EXPERIENCE CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS AT THE WELD SEAM THAT MAY CAUSE A SMALL HOLE TO FORM IN THE FUEL TANK RESULTING IN A FUEL VAPOR LEAK OR LIQUID FUEL LEAK.

SAFETY RISK: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

REMEDY: OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE(S) TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK INSPECTED FOR CORROSION AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS NECESSARY. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE TO OWNERS FOR THIS SERVICE. FORD HAS APPROVED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM FOR VEHICLES IN NON- CORROSION AREAS TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL CUSTOMER CONCERNS. FORD'S GENERAL REIMBURSEMENT PLAN FOR THE COST OF REMEDIES PAID FOR BY VEHICLE OWNERS PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION OF A SAFETY RECALL WAS PROVIDED TO THE AGENCY ON FEBRUARY 20, 2015. THE ENDING DATE FOR REIMBURSEMENT ELIGIBILITY FOR THE COST OF REMEDIES PAID FOR BY VEHICLE OWNERS PER FORD'S GENERAL REIMBURSEMENT PLAN IS JANUARY 31, 2016. FORD WILL FORWARD A COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO DEALERS TO THE AGENCY WHEN AVAILABLE.

RECALL STATUS: Recall INCOMPLETE

MANUFACTURER NOTES: TO CHECK FOR NON-SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR VEHICLE, SEE HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/ OR WWW.LINCOLN.COM OR CALL YOUR FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER. If the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, please contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or TTY: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA (https://www- odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/ ). This recall data last refreshed: Oct 24, 2017

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