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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V071000·Announced 2023-02-10

Ford Recalls 2023 Transit Vehicles Due to Fuel Tank Welding Defect

Ford is recalling 2023 Transit vehicles because a fuel tank vent valve may not be properly welded, creating a risk of fuel leaks 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 welding) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023 Ford Transit vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell. This improper welding can result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to 2023 model year Transit vehicles.

Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2023. 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 TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
1,159

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)

  • TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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