2016 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #15V605000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : MOUNTING
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
7/24/2015 - 7/24/2015 |
| Recalled on |
9/28/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
10/19/2015 |
| # Affected |
203 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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