Ford has recalled about 18,000 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs, all from the 2022 model year, to correct a defect that could lead to an engine fire.
The problem is a tiny part — the plastic connector at the end of a fuel filler tube — that may not meet Ford specifications. The connections appear to hold well day-to-day, but the joint “may not maintain its integrity in the event of a crash,” Ford says.
If the fuel filler line were to come loose in a crash, it could lead to a fuel leak and a fire.
The problem doesn’t affect every Explorer or Aviator. Just those with suspect parts, which Ford built between Dec. 6, 2021, to Jan. 3, 2022. Ford will use its records to identify those vehicles and contact their owners.
Dealers will fix the problem by installing a new locking clip on the fuel filler line. The remedy comes free of charge.
Many vehicles face one or more recalls during their useful lives. Dealers attempt to contact every owner to ask them to bring their vehicle in for a free repair. But they don’t always reach everyone. Check whether your car has ever been recalled with the easy VIN tool at our recall center.
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