NHTSA Recall # | 55767 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V113000 |
MFG Compaign # | 052S29 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | LINCOLN |
Brand | LINCOLN |
Model | LS |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
Date of notification | 04/04/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 23/02/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/02/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/03/05 |
Report created | 28/03/05 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 56 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank may have a localized thin wall section in the lower half of the tank. The fuel tank may crack creating a potential for a fuel leak and fuel odor. The "service engine soon" indicator may illuminate. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, lincoln at 1-800-521-4140. |
Recall notes | Ford recall no. 05s29. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |