Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #22V454000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V454000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2022 lincoln aviator and ford explorer vehicles Includes 776 affected units, Engine Rails Improperly Heat-Treated/FMVSS 208, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2022 lincoln aviator and ford explorer vehicles

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 lincoln aviator and ford explorer vehicles. the engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 301, "fuel system integrity."

Corrective Action

Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. if the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback. owner notification letters were mailed august 22, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 22c13.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V454000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2022-06-24T00:00:00

Subject: Engine rails improperly heat-treated/fmvss 208

Component: Engine

Potentially Affected Units: 776

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 22C13

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 lincoln aviator and ford explorer vehicles. the engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 301, "fuel system integrity."

Consequence Summary: Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. in addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. if the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback. owner notification letters were mailed august 22, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 22c13.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 72.42

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NHTSA ID: 22V454000

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