NHTSA recall 19V-859: Fuel System, Gasoline

Ford Motor Company · Reported December 4, 2019 · 2 affected model years

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

19V-859
December 4, 2019 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners and interim notification on January 29, 2020. Recall began March 23, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. A renotification letter was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S49.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number19V859000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateDecember 4, 2019
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Fixed over the airNo

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.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Ford Explorer35 recalls total2020 Lincoln Aviator30 recalls total

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