2015-2016 Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus and others recall: mounting
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 28, 2015. It covers about 203 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 203
- reported
- Sep 28, 2015
- owners notified
- Oct 19, 2015
- related complaints
- 188
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
Recall number 15V605000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2016 2016
- Ford Taurus 2015 2015
- Lincoln MKS 2015 2015
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 188 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 15V605000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus and others mounting?
Yes. Recall 15V605000, reported on September 28, 2015, covers about 203 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V605000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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