NHTSA Recall 15V005000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54,543 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Ford Edge.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V005000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14S30, 15S13 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | January 9, 2015 |
| Owner notification | February 27, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Safety risk
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V005000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Edge | 2014 |
| Ford Escape | 2014 |
| Ford Fiesta | 2014, 2015 |
| Ford Focus | 2014 |
| Ford Transit Connect | 2014, 2015 |
| Lincoln Mkc | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.