CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C02.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The fuel filler tube on certain vehicles may detach during a crash. This means the vehicles do not meet the federal fuel system integrity standard for crash safety.
If the filler tube comes loose, fuel can leak out, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously.
The repair is free. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer, where a redundant locking clip will be installed on the fuel vapor line. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | 2022 |