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NHTSARecalled Jan 6, 2014 · #14V002000

Fuel Leak from Cracking In The Fuel Pulse Damper

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Fuel Leak from Cracking In The Fuel Pulse Damper
  • 2012-2013 Edge
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2013 Edge
UPCs

What you should do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.

View the official CPSC notice