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Ford Recall 15S26: Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts May Be Loose
2016 Ford Explorer
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Mounting
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (13)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety 15S26 Certain 2015 Model Year Taurus and MKS and 2016 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Fuel Tank Attachment Bolt Torque
- Press Release
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-2
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-4
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-1
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
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