Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting

NHTSA recall 15V605000 · announced September 28, 2015 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 203 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Ford Explorer
• 2015 Ford Taurus
• 2015 Lincoln Mks

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.