FORD EXPLORER 2016: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V605000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-10-19 | 2015-09-28 | 2015-09-28 |
Production Dates: 2015-07-24 - 2015-07-24
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S26
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 203
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
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.
