NHTSA recall 22V-088 (22V088000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported February 16, 2022 - about 18,366 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V088000
- Also written as
- 22V-088
- Manufacturer number
- 22C02
- Reported
- February 16, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~18,366
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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 is dangerous
A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-088 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.