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Ford F-250 SD Recall 22V013: Fuel leak from filter cap can cause fire or injury

NHTSA campaign 22V013, reported January 14, 2022, 19,697 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A small void may form in the top-center of the underhood secondary fuel filter cap on certain diesel-equipped trucks. Over time this void can progress to a pinhole, allowing fuel to leak from the top of the secondary fuel filter.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.

Authorized Ford dealers will replace the primary and secondary fuel filters free of charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed January 28, 2022 can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 22S01). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V013Ford Motor Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and Medium Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A small void may be present in the top-center of the vehicle's underhood secondary fuel filter cap, which may progress to a pinhole over time, allowing fuel to leak from the top of the secondary fuel filter.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the primary and secondary fuel filters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S01.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-250 SD2021
Ford F-350 SD2021
Ford F-450 SD2021
Ford F-550 SD2021
Ford F-600 SD2021
Ford F-6502021
Ford F-7502021