Recall Details For: 2018 FORD EXPLORER
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 18V807000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 126586
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:18V807000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: FORD
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: EXPLORER
- MODEL YEAR: 2018
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 18S35
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Ford Motor Company
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20180729
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20180731
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 144
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20181207
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Ford Motor Company
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20181114
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20181119
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT 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 SUMMARY: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: 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.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000094806003107726000000144
