NHTSA recall 22V088000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Ford Explorer and 1 more
Reported Feb 16, 202218,366 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 22C02
The defect
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."
The risk
A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.