Vehicle recall 12V438000 · September 7, 2012
2012 Ford Edge
The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford is recalling certain 2012 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through October 31, 2011, equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes
- Ford's recall campaign number is 12S40.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Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.This recall campaign has been superseded by Ford Recall Campaign 13S13 NHTSA Recall No. 14V-002.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V438000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 7, 2012
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 12S40
- Owner notification
- September 27, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,499
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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