The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V807000·Announced 2018-11-14

Ford Recalls 2018 Explorers Due to Fuel Pressure Sensor Leak Risk

Ford is recalling 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engines because a fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel, increasing fire risk.

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 fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury or property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engines. The recall addresses an assembly error that may cause the fuel pressure sensor to leak fuel.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The recall began on December 7, 2018.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly free of charge. 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 EXPLORER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
144

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 (1)

  • EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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