Tank assembly: mountingRecall 15V-605 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 15V-605 covers 203 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V605000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 24, 2015 to July 24, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.