Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
AVIATOR
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
19V859000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Increases The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20190115
End Of Manufacture
20190717
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3857
Date Owners Notified
20200323
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20191204
Make Campaign Number
19S49