Ford Ecosport: Fuel Leak May Occur
Ford is recalling 1,023 EcoSport vehicles because the fuel tubes lack proper electrical grounding, which could allow static electricity to create small holes in the tubes and cause fuel leaks. Fuel pooling under stationary vehicles at traffic lights could make road surfaces slippery and pose a hazard to motorcycles and bicycles. Ford will install a conductive clip to properly ground the fuel and brake tubes to the vehicle body.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD ECOSPORT. Units affected: 1,023
- Reason
- The fuel tubes are not earthed correctly. If an electro static discharge occurs on the fuel tubes it may cause a pin size hole in the fuel tube and a subsequent fuel leak. If the vehicle is stationary at traffic lights this could cause a pooling underneath the vehicle which could cause the road surface to become slippery and a possible danger to two wheeled vehicles. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install a new conductive clip to the fuel and brake tube bundle and attach it to the vehicle body.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-05-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/effbc3b6-42d9-4919-bcd9-b4d9b97bc91c