2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 4, 2019. It covers about 3,857 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,857
reported: Dec 4, 2019
owners notified: Mar 23, 2020
related complaints: 45

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners and interim notification on January 29, 2020. Recall began March 23, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. A renotification letter was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S49.

Recall number 19V859000

Affected vehicles

Ford Explorer 2020 2020
Lincoln Aviator 2020 2020

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about fuel system problems.

2020 Ford Explorer 2020 Lincoln Aviator

Questions about recall 19V859000

Is there a recall on the 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 19V859000, reported on December 4, 2019, covers about 3,857 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V859000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners and interim notification on January 29, 2020. Recall began March 23, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. A renotification letter was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S49.

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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