FORD EXPLORER 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V730000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-12-08 2020-11-24 2020-11-24

Production Dates: 2018-11-21 - 2019-08-21

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S68

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks. The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.

Consequence

An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68.

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.