A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fuel System, Gasoline

Date Announced

NOV 14, 2018

Vehicles Affected

144

Ford Recall #

18S35

NHTSA Campaign #

18V807000

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.

Documents (12)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 18S35 Certain 2018 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Equipped with GTDI Engines Fuel Tank Jumper Tube Replacement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Miscellaneous Document - Ford Media Center - Nov 16, 2018 - FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES FOUR SAFETY RECALLS IN NORTH AMERICA
• Chronology
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4