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Ford Explorer Fuel Sensor May Leak, Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V807000 · Reported Nov 14, 2018 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

A fuel leak near an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V807000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 14, 2018
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Ford Explorer vehicles with a 2.3L or 3.5L engine had an assembly error affecting the fuel pressure sensor. Because of this, the sensor may leak fuel. If that leaking fuel is near something that could ignite it, the risk of a fire in the vehicle goes up.

What you should do

1. Check your vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm it's included in this recall.
2. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule the free repair, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. Replacement of the fuel line assembly is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V807000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Ford Explorer

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford 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

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.
Safety risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.

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