Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 69
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-09-14
- Owners notified
- 2022-09-29
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
Safety risk
An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.