CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles. The fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S04.
- 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
A fuel tank vent valve on certain vehicles may not be properly welded to the tank shell. This can cause the fuel tank to leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak raises the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the fuel tank at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering your VIN on the official NHTSA recall lookup or with your dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 2023 |
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