NHTSA safety recall

Recall 18V807000 · manufacturer campaign 18S35

Fuel System, Gasoline — Ford · reported 14 Nov 2018 · 144 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

NHTSA campaign
18V807000
Manufacturer campaign
18S35
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Report received
14 Nov 2018
Owners notified
7 Dec 2018
Potentially affected
144

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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