Vehicle recall 11V355000 · July 13, 2011
Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego
The fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength of the joint.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 Ford five hundred and Mercury montego vehicles manufactured from September 5, 2006, through September 11, 2006. The fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength of the joint. Some fuel tank spud welds may not provide the expected strength in the event of a severe rear impact to the vehicle. An improper weld can result in a crack in the joint which could illuminate the emissions malfunction indicator light, cause a fuel odor, or allow fuel to leak out.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall began on August 16, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes
- Ford's safety recall no. 11S20.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V355000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 13, 2011
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11S20
- Owner notification
- August 16, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,945
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Five Hundred (2007): 2007
- Mercury Montego (2007): 2007
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