Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #20V730000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V730000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2020 explorer vehicles equipped with 2 Includes 17 affected units, Fuel Tank Inlet Check Valve Not Welded Properly, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020 explorer vehicles equipped with 2

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V730000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2020-11-24T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel tank inlet check valve not welded properly
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 17

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20S68
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 20V730000
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Created At: 1742808662
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