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Ford Maverick fuel tank damage risks fuel leak, fire
critical How serious is it? About this label
A fuel leak from the damaged tank increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V976000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Ford Maverick trucks may have had their fuel tank damaged by drill holes made while installing a spray-in bed liner. This damage to the fuel tank can lead to a fuel leak. A leaking fuel tank increases the risk of a fire, which is a serious safety concern for anyone driving or riding in the vehicle. Because of this problem, these trucks no longer meet federal fuel system safety standards.
What you should do
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 21V976000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tank may have been damaged by drill holes during the installation of the spray-in bed-liner. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Safety risk
- A damaged fuel tank may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C35.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.