NHTSA recall campaign
22V088000
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyReported2022-02-16Affected18,366 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →