The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V355000·Announced 2011-07-13

Ford Recalls 2007 Five Hundred and Mercury Montego for Fuel Tank Weld Defect

Ford is recalling 2007 Five Hundred and Mercury Montego vehicles because inconsistent fuel tank welds may cause leaks and fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank weld) that could lead to fuel leakage and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2007 model year Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego vehicles manufactured between September 5, 2006, and September 11, 2006. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel tank assembly where the welds between the fuel tank and the fuel filler neck spud may not be consistent. This inconsistency can affect the strength of the joint, potentially failing to provide expected strength in the event of a severe rear impact.

An improper weld can result in a crack in the joint, which may illuminate the emissions malfunction indicator light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 2011. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCURY, FORD MONTEGO, FIVE HUNDRED
Brand
MERCURY
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
2,945

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MONTEGO
  • FIVE HUNDRED

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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