Recall 15V005000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 15V005000. Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 54,543 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FORD | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | FORD, LINCOLN | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FORD | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FORD | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD, LINCOLN | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 889,950 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FORD, LINCOLN | 47,804 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD, LINCOLN from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 23V499000 | Jul 19, 2023 | QUALITY VANS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 15V005000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2192366 | Mar 31, 2026 | 2015 LINCOLN MKC | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled … |
| 1967447 | Aug 14, 2023 | 2014 FORD ESCAPE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle stalled. The contact s… |
| 1967446 | Aug 14, 2023 | 2014 FORD ESCAPE | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle stalled. The contact s… |
| 1967445 | Aug 14, 2023 | 2014 FORD ESCAPE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle stalled. The contact s… |
| 1956827 | Aug 10, 2023 | 2015 LINCOLN MKC | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that she had refueled the vehicle at the gas station. The contac… |
| 1888254 | Nov 16, 2022 | 2014 FORD ESCAPE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving approximately 20 MPH, t… |
| 1976277 | Nov 1, 2022 | 2014 FORD ESCAPE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while idling after being driven for an … |
| 1880903 | Oct 11, 2022 | 2014 FORD ESCAPE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when idle for long durations the vehicle would pulse as if … |
| 1857446 | Oct 5, 2022 | 2014 FORD ESCAPE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is already an NHTSA Campaign on this specific issue: It is ID: 15V005000. My specific vehicle was manufactured … |
| 1830431 | Apr 2, 2022 | 2014 FORD EDGE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle delayed starting. The cont… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.