Fuel tank may crack in a crash/fmvss 301
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 ford fusion vehicles manufactured september 3, 2015, to september 13, 2015, and 2016 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured september 3, 2015, to september 12, 2015. the affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. as a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 301, "fuel system integrity."
Safety Consequence
A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. the recall began on october 19, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15c11.
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FAQ: Recall 15V618000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V618000?
NHTSA recall 15V618000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 1, 2015. It addresses: Fuel tank may crack in a crash/fmvss 301. The recall affects approximately 658 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V618000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15C11. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.