NHTSA Recall # | 144641 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V730000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20S68 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
Date of notification | 08/12/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/04/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/04/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/11/20 |
Report created | 24/11/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 17 |
Defect 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 summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |