The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V605000·Announced 2015-09-28

Ford Recalls 2015 Taurus, MKS, and 2016 Explorer for Fuel Tank Defect

Ford is recalling specific 2015 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Explorer vehicles because fuel tank bolts may not be tightened, risking tank separation and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank separation) that explicitly increases the risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened during production.

If the fuel tank straps fracture due to loose bolts, the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle. This separation may cause a fuel leak, which increases the risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN TAURUS, MKS, EXPLORER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
203

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • TAURUS
  • MKS
  • EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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