NHTSA recall 20V-730: Fuel System, Gasoline

Ford Motor Company · Reported November 24, 2020 · 1 affected model year

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

20V-730
November 24, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks. The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.
Safety risk
An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V730000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateNovember 24, 2020
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline:Storage
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 total

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