July 10 (Reuters) - Ford Motor ( F ) is recalling

850,318 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential low-pressure

fuel pump failure, which could cause an engine stall, the U.S.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

A faulty fuel pump can reduce fuel flow from the tank to the

engine, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a

crash, NHTSA said.

The auto safety authority received six consumer complaints

alleging loss of power due to pump failure.

Before a fuel pump fails, drivers may notice poor engine

performance, including misfiring, rough running, reduced power,

or a check engine light, NHTSA said in a notice to dealers.

Failures are more likely when fuel levels are low or in hot

weather, it added.

The recall affects certain models of Lincoln Aviator, F-150

trucks and Mustang vehicles, among others. NHTSA estimates that

10% of the potentially affected vehicles have the defect.

Ford is still developing a remedy.

(Reporting by Nilutpal Timsina and Aishwarya Jain in Bengaluru;

Editing by Tasim Zahid and Mrigank Dhaniwala)