Ford Expedition 2018 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Ford is recalling 2018 Expedition models with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have the high-pressure fuel pump replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2018 Expedition vehicles with a potential fuel leak risk that could cause fire near ignition sources. Owners must have the high-pressure fuel pump replaced at no cost by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224772-ford-expedition-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224772-ford-expedition-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V392000
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“Ford Expedition 2018 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224772-ford-expedition-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V392000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V392000).
Why it’s dangerous
The high-pressure fuel pump has welds that can fracture, leading to fuel leaks. If fuel leaks near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in areas with potential ignition sources should be cautious.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Ford Expedition has a 3.5L GTDI V6 engine. The recall covers vehicles sold starting July 17, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump.
Get Replacement Parts
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump and associated components at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V392000 (December 6, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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