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Ford during vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened.

NHTSA campaign 15V-605 · Reported September 28, 2015 · 203 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Explorer, Taurus and MKS
VEHICLES AFFECTED
203
REMEDY
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the tank assembly mounting. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-605.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Ford Explorer
2015Ford Taurus
2015Lincoln MKS

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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