Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 22V-088 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 22V-088 covers 18,366 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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 free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 100 vehicles were listed as unreachable.