NHTSA recall 15V605000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Ford Explorer and 2 more
Reported Sep 28, 2015203 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 15S26Built Jul 24, 2015 – Jul 24, 2015
The defect
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.
The risk
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.