Ford is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles with 2.3L engines and 19-gallon fuel tanks due to a potential fuel leak during crashes that could cause fire. Owners must have the fuel tank shell replaced free of charge.
An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
Ford is recalling some 2020 Explorer vehicles with 2.3L engines and 19-gallon fuel tanks because a weld issue could cause a fuel leak during a crash, increasing fire risk. This is a safety fix that requires replacing the fuel tank shell at no cost to the owner.
An incomplete weld on the fuel tank shell could cause a fuel leak during a crash. This leak might lead to a fire because gasoline is highly flammable and could ignite in the event of a collision.
Owners of 2020 Ford Explorers with 2.3L engines and 19-gallon fuel tanks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk during crashes due to the potential fuel leak.
Check if your 2020 Ford Explorer has a 2.3L engine and a 19-gallon fuel tank. The recall covers vehicles notified by Ford starting December 8, 2020.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free fuel tank shell replacement.
Dealers will replace the fuel tank shell at no cost once the vehicle is confirmed affected.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68.
The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell, which could cause a fuel leak during a crash and increase fire risk.
Check if your 2020 Ford Explorer has a 2.3L engine and a 19-gallon fuel tank. The recall began December 8, 2020.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free fuel tank shell replacement at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V730000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V730000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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