One wonders how long it will be before later models are added?
Ford Motor Company is recalling model year 2009-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in salt use states. Due to corrosion from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.
This is the same safety defect covered previously by Safety Recall 14S22 for 2007-2008 Edge and MKX vehicles SUVs. Given the trend it likely will be expanded again to include later model Edge and MKX SUVs.
Dealers will look at the fuel tank for corrosion and either clean or replace the fuel tank as needed. This service – since it is an Edge and Lincoln MKX safety recall – must be performed at no charge to the vehicle owner.
States covered by the latest recall are Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.
There are 128,823 vehicles affected in North America, including 110,636 in the United States and federalized territories and 18,187 in Canada. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 about Ford recall 15S31.
