2022 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator recall: filler pipe and cap
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 16, 2022. It covers about 18,366 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 18,366
- reported
- Feb 16, 2022
- owners notified
- Apr 4, 2022
- related complaints
- 48
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C02.
Recall number 22V088000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2022 2022
- Lincoln Aviator 2022 2022
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 48 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 22V088000
Is there a recall on the 2022 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator filler pipe and cap?
Yes. Recall 22V088000, reported on February 16, 2022, covers about 18,366 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V088000?
Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C02.
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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