The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V525000·Announced 2014-09-02

Ford Recalls 2014-2015 Vehicles for Fuel Delivery Module Cracks

Ford is recalling specific 2014 Focus, 2014 Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles because a fuel delivery module may crack, causing low fuel pressure and potential vehicle stalls.

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 system) that can lead to vehicle stalling and an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury risk or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured between May 1, 2014, and May 24, 2014; 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014; and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured between June 4, 2014, and July 7, 2014. The recall involves a defect in the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM), which may crack between the filter body and the filter cap. This cracking can result in low fuel pressure.

A reduction in fuel pressure may cause the vehicle to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specific manufacturing dates and model years listed above.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Fuel Delivery Module free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. Ford's internal number for this recall is 14S20.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, MKC, FOCUS
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
301

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 (3)

  • ESCAPE
  • MKC
  • FOCUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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