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2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 19V-859 · December 4, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
19V859000
Reported
December 4, 2019
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Part
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles affected
About 3,857

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners and interim notification on January 29, 2020. Recall began March 23, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. A renotification letter was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S49.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Ford Explorer (2020); Lincoln Aviator (2020). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

What is the fix?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners and interim notification on January 29, 2020. Recall began March 23, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. A renotification letter was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer…

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