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NHTSARecalled Sep 28, 2015 · #15V605000

Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts may be Loose

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. 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. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts may be Loose
  • 2016 Ford Explorer
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2015 Ford, 2016 Ford
UPCs

What you should do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.

View the official CPSC notice