NHTSA recall 20V-730 (20V730000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 24, 2020 - about 17 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V730000
- Also written as
- 20V-730
- Manufacturer number
- 20S68
- Reported
- November 24, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~17
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks. The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.
Why it is dangerous
An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-730 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.