Fuel tank may crack
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 ford fusion vehicles manufactured july 21, 2008, to march 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 mercury milan vehicles manufactured july 23, 2008, to december 10, 2010. the affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
Safety Consequence
The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the canister purge valve (cpv). the fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. the cpv and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s34.
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FAQ: Recall 15V793000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V793000?
NHTSA recall 15V793000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on November 24, 2015. It addresses: Fuel tank may crack. The recall affects approximately 411,205 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 15V793000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15S34. 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.