FORD EXPLORER 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V807000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-07 2018-11-14 2018-11-19

Production Dates: 2018-07-29 - 2018-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S35

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 144

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.

Notes

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