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Ford F-150, Expedition and Navigator Fuel Pump Can Leak

NHTSA campaign 18V392000 · Reported 2018-06-12 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

Serious: a fuel leak near an ignition source can start a fire, so get the repair done quickly, though the notice does not tell owners to stop driving or park outside.

What's wrong, in plain English

These trucks and SUVs use a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine with a high-pressure fuel pump. Welds holding that pump assembly together can crack. If a weld breaks, fuel or oil can leak out of the pump. Leaking fuel near a hot surface or a spark can catch fire. This is a parts problem, not something regular maintenance fixes, so the dealer replaces the high-pressure fuel pump and the related parts that go with it, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Call your Ford or Lincoln dealer and ask for recall 18S17, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The dealer replaces the high-pressure fuel pump and associated parts at no cost to you.

Affected vehicles (3)

2018 Ford Expedition
2018 Ford F-150
2018 Lincoln Navigator

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford gasoline fuel system recalls: why fuel leaks keep repeating · all 22 Ford recalls in this area
Lincoln fuel leaks and stalling: what these recalls mean · all 6 Lincoln recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.
Safety risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.