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Ford Explorer Fuel Line May Leak, Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 22V685000 · Reported Sep 14, 2022 · 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	22V685000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 14, 2022
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
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 Explorer vehicles with a 2.3L engine have a fuel line that was not tightened correctly when the vehicle was built. Because of this, the fuel line connection may become loose over time. A loose connection can let fuel leak out. If that leak occurs near a possible ignition source, it raises the risk of a fire in the vehicle.

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 an inspection, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The inspection and any needed fuel line replacement are 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 22V685000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 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:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
Safety risk: An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.

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