Ford has issued a recall affecting the Edge and Lincoln MKX from the 2007 and 2008 model years.
The issue covers 205,000 examples in U.S. states and parts of Canada that use salt to clear roads during winter months. Ford says rust could form below mounting brackets that support the gas as a result of salt exposure, leading to the risk of a fuel leak or a fire.
No injuries or collisions have been reported, but one fire has occured as a result of the issue. The affected SUVs are in six Canadian provinces — New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec — as well as 22 U.S. states in the northeastern part of the country.
Ford says owners can have their vehicles inspected by dealers. If their Edge or MKX is affected, the fuel tank will be repaired and replace for free.
