Recall 22V088000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Report Date

20220216

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Safety Consequence

A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C02.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2022	FORD	EXPLORER
2022	LINCOLN	AVIATOR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.