A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe And Cap

Date Announced
FEB 16, 2022
Vehicles Affected
18,366
Ford Recall #
22C02
NHTSA Campaign #
22V088000
Summary
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."
Actions
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.
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