NHTSA Campaign 15V605000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Sep 28, 2015 · 203 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD EXPLORER 2016 203
FORD TAURUS 2015 203
LINCOLN MKS 2015 203

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V605000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.