2008 FORD EDGE RECALL - #08V301000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
FORD IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKK ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK WELD FIXTURE MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A CONTAMINANT DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIMPLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK AT A SPOT WELD.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 FORD EDGE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
6/13/2008 - 6/17/2008 |
| Recalled on |
7/9/2008 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/11/2008 |
| # Affected |
142 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
FORD IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKK ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK WELD FIXTURE MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A CONTAMINANT DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIMPLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK AT A SPOT WELD. |
| Consequences |
THIS DIMPLE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK OR A FUEL DRIP FROM THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-437-7332. |
| Notes |
FORD RECALL NO. 08S06.CUSTOMERS MAY 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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jul 10, 2009 - 200000 WHEELS
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL/HOWL TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. *PE
Jul 10, 2009 - 204000 WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL/HOWL TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. *PE
May 30, 2008 - 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
STOPPED ON INCLINE--IN DRIVE OR REVERSE--WITHOUT BRAKE APPLIED--VEHICLE ROLLS--BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/11/2008. *NJ
Dec 11, 2007 - 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
6F50 TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITHOUT SERVICE BRAKE APPLIED MAY ROLL (WON'T HOLD). *NJ
Mar 28, 2007 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6F50 TRANSAXLES BUILT PRIOR TO 1/1/07 - DTC P0715, P0717, P0718, P0720, AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT, NO UPSHIFT, FIFTH GEAR ONLY. *KB UPDATED 2/6/08. *NJ
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