2022 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator: Fuel System, Gasoline recall
NHTSA campaign 22V088000 · 18K units potentially affected · filed Feb 16, 2022
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V088000
- Manufacturer no.
- 22C02
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Units affected
- 18,366
- Report received
- Feb 16, 2022
- Owner letters
- Apr 4, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2022
- Lincoln Aviator 2022