2020 Ford Explorer recall: storage
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 24, 2020. It covers about 17 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17
- reported
- Nov 24, 2020
- owners notified
- Dec 8, 2020
- related complaints
- 43
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks. The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.
- Risk
- An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68.
Recall number 20V730000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2020 2020
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 43 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 20V730000
Is there a recall on the 2020 Ford Explorer storage?
Yes. Recall 20V730000, reported on November 24, 2020, covers about 17 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V730000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68.
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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