Ford recalls over 450,000 Fusions, Mercury Milans for fuel tank issue
The vehicles in question were built between July 21st, 2008, and March 4th, 2011Ford Motor Co. is recalling 451,865 Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans from the 2010 and 2011 model years to fix a potential fuel tank problem that could lead to a fire. The canister purge valve in some vehicles may work improperly, which can cause pressure in the fuel tank to change, said Ford Motor Co.
“Repeated pressure changes inside the tank could result in a crack on the top of the tank, possibly allowing fuel to leak,” potentially causing fire, said Ford.
The company said it is unaware of any fires, accidents, or injuries related to the issue so far.
The recalled vehicles were built between July 21, 2008, and March 4, 2011, at Ford’s Hermosillo, Mexico, plant. Ford said 411,205 of the vehicles are in the U.S., 33,605 are in Canada and 7,055 are in Mexico.
Ford said dealers will inspect and repair the affected vehicles for free.
