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Ford Maverick fuel tank can leak gasoline at seam

NHTSA campaign 24V185000 · Reported 2024-03-08 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

Serious — leaking fuel can cause a fire, so if you smell gasoline, see a puddle under the truck, or the check-engine light turns on, stop driving and shut off the engine immediately; otherwise get the repair done as soon as possible.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2024 Ford Mavericks have a fuel tank that was not sealed properly where its two molded halves are joined. That seam can be left open, allowing gasoline to leak out of the tank. Leaking fuel near anything hot or sparking can start a vehicle fire. Ford tells owners to park and shut the engine off right away if they notice a fuel leak or the check-engine light comes on. Dealers replace the tank free.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Maverick is covered by recall 24V185000 (Ford's number 24S17).
2. Contact your Ford dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and schedule the free fuel tank replacement right away.
3. Until it is fixed, stop and shut the engine off immediately if you smell or see fuel leaking or the check-engine light comes on.

Affected vehicles (1)

2024 Ford Maverick

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

Ford gasoline fuel system recalls: why fuel leaks keep repeating · all 22 Ford recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.
Safety risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S17.

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