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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V859000

2020 Ford Explorer | 2020 Lincoln Aviator — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Published December 4, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 4, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V859000, published December 4, 2019. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2020 Ford Explorer | 2020 Lincoln Aviator — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2020 FORD EXPLORER | 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2020 Ford Explorer | 2020 Lincoln Aviator — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V859000 on December 4, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: EXPLORER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)