NHTSARecalled Nov 24, 2020 · #20V730000
Fuel Tank Inlet Check Valve Not Welded Properly
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Fuel Tank Inlet Check Valve Not Welded Properly
- 2020 Explorer
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Model numbers
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What you should do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68.