TSB 15S31 — Ford and Lincoln Service bulletin
15S31 is a service bulletin on file with NHTSA for 2 Ford and Lincoln models, 2009 model years. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
What the bulletin says. Fuel Tank Corrosion Inspection and Repair REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM In some of the affected vehicles which are operated in high-corrosion environments associated with road salt use, moisture and salt may become trapped under the fuel tank mounting reinforcement brackets at the…
NHTSA's own summary of the document, quoted from the public manufacturer-communications file.
Vehicles and model years 15S31 names
| Vehicle | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Edge | 2009 |
| Lincoln MKX | 2009 |
Every document filed under 15S31
| Document ID | Filed | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 15S31 | April 28, 2016 | Service bulletin |
Questions buyers ask
What is TSB 15S31?
15S31 is a service bulletin filed with NHTSA by Ford and Lincoln, covering 2 Ford and Lincoln models across the 2009 model years. NHTSA's summary reads: Fuel Tank Corrosion Inspection and Repair REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM In some of the affected vehicles which are operated in high-corrosion environments associated with road salt use, moisture and salt may become trapped under the fuel tank mounting reinforcement brackets at the…
Which vehicles does 15S31 cover?
NHTSA's file names Ford Edge (2009); Lincoln MKX (2009). A bulletin number can be re-issued against more vehicles later, so check the model-year list on this page against your own.
Is TSB 15S31 a recall, and is the repair free?
No. 15S31 is repair guidance the manufacturer sent its dealers, not a safety defect finding. You pay for the work unless the vehicle is still under warranty. Recall repairs, by contrast, are always free.
How do I get the full text of 15S31?
Take the document ID to a dealer's service desk, or search NHTSA's manufacturer-communications records. This page carries every document ID filed under 15S31, its date, and NHTSA's own summary from the public file.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. This page lists only what NHTSA's manufacturer-communications file records under 15S31. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.