Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #15V605000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V605000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2015 ford taurus, lincoln mks, and 2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured on july 24, 2015 Includes 203 affected units, Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts may be Loose, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015 ford taurus, lincoln mks, and 2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured on july 24, 2015

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V605000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2015-09-28T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel tank mounting bolts may be loose
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 203

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15S26
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.67

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