Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V355000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/05/2006 to 09/11/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2945 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/13/2011 | 07/13/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 ford five hundred and mercury montego vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2006, through september 11, 2006. the fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength of the joint. some fuel tank spud welds may not provide the expected strength in the event of a severe rear impact to the vehicle. an improper weld can result in a crack in the joint which could illuminate the emissions malfunction indicator light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 15, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford's safety recall no. 11s20.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Sudden acceleration when taking off and backing up. especially into reverse. there has been a few close calls because of this. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/13/2011 | 65000 | ||
| I have a 2007 ford mercury montego that the throttle has a mind of its own-it often fluctuates and i feel that ford should recall this defect immediately before serious accidents occurs. it is an on-going issue and happens daily. there is no warning when the throttle fluctuates-it is something i must be coginzant about at all times. i have been to the ford dealer to see if there has been a recall and if others have made complaints about this as well.. this has been going on for several months now and the last incident was yesterday! | |||