2016 Ford Fusion Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V250000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16C05
Manufactured Begin Date: March 10th, 2016
Manufactured End Date: March 16th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: May 19th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence Summary:
An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Summary:
Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C05.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V250000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16C05
Manufactured Begin Date: March 10th, 2016
Manufactured End Date: March 16th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: May 19th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence Summary:
An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Summary:
Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C05.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V618000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15C11
Manufactured Begin Date: September 3rd, 2015
Manufactured End Date: September 13th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: October 19th, 2015

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."

Consequence Summary:
A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.