Ford is recalling 2022 Explorer vehicles with 2.3L engines due to potential fuel leaks from improperly tightened fuel lines, which could cause fire. Owners will receive free repairs.
An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Ford is recalling certain 2022 Explorer vehicles with 2.3L engines because a loose fuel line connection could cause a fuel leak and fire risk. This affects vehicles that were sold with the specific fuel system configuration.
An improperly tightened fuel line connection can cause a fuel leak. This leak increases the risk of fire, especially if the vehicle is in motion or near heat sources.
Owners of 2022 Ford Explorers with 2.3L engines are affected. Drivers with these vehicles are most at risk if the fuel line connection is loose.
Check if your 2022 Explorer has a 2.3L engine. The recall covers vehicles that were sold with this specific fuel system configuration.
Inspect the fuel line assembly for signs of looseness or damage.
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and repair if needed.
Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.
Ford is recalling certain 2022 Explorers with 2.3L engines because a loose fuel line connection could cause a fuel leak and fire risk.
Check if your 2022 Explorer has a 2.3L engine. The recall covers vehicles sold with this specific fuel system configuration.
Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly for free if needed. Contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V685000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V685000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60. 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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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.
