Ford fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the fuel system, gasoline storage. Here is what owners need to know.
The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.
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.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-730.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Ford Explorer |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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