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Ford Maverick Fuel Tank May Leak Fuel
critical How serious is it? About this label
A fuel leak near a source of ignition increases the risk of a vehicle fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V185000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some 2024 Maverick fuel tanks have a gap where the two halves of the tank were joined, which can let fuel leak out.
What you should do
If you notice a fuel leak or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on, park the vehicle and shut off the engine immediately.
Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 — the fuel tank replacement 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 24V185000. 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: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.