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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.