2022 Ford Ranger Loose Fuel Line Connection Increases Fire Risk
Ford is recalling certain 2022 Ranger and Explorer models with 2.3L engines due to potentially loose fuel line connections. An improperly tightened connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential fuel leak and fire risk with no reported injuries or incidents. Per the severity rubric, this constitutes a high-risk hazard where injury has not been reported, warranting a score of 3.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 Ford Ranger and Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line connection may be improperly tightened, causing the fuel line to become loose.
An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak. A fuel leak increases the risk of fire, creating a serious safety hazard.
The recall affects 2022 model year Ranger and Explorer vehicles with 2.3L engines. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 29, 2022.
Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 to arrange a free inspection and replacement of the fuel line assembly if needed.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD EXPLORER, RANGER
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 69
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 (2)
- EXPLORER
- RANGER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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