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Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Fuel Line May Leak

NHTSA campaign 19V859000 · Reported Dec 4, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

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

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V859000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 4, 2019
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. These vehicles have a fuel system with a liquid fuel line and a vapor fuel line, and the vapor line is covered by a protective sleeve. Over time, this protective sleeve may rub against the plastic liquid fuel line underneath it. That rubbing can wear a hole through the liquid fuel line, and once the line is worn through, fuel can leak out of it.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Ford dealer to have a longer protective sleeve installed on the fuel line; you can also call Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free.

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 19V859000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2020 Ford Explorer
2020 Lincoln Aviator

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 Cover Leaks and Stalling · all 22 Ford recalls in this area
Lincoln Fuel System Recalls Involve Leaks and Engine Stalls · all 6 Lincoln recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.
Safety risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners and interim notification on January 29, 2020. Recall began March 23, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. A renotification letter was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S49.

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