NHTSA recall 15V-605 (15V605000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 28, 2015 - about 203 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V605000
- Also written as
- 15V-605
- Manufacturer number
- 15S26
- Reported
- September 28, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~203
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
Why it is dangerous
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-605 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.