Ford Explorer, Taurus; Lincoln MKS (2015-2016): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 15V605000 · Sep 28, 2015 · Ford Motor Company
203
vehicles affected
203
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V605000
- Date
- Sep 28, 2015
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 203
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly > Mounting
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
What can happen
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V605000?
3 models: Ford Explorer (2016), Ford Taurus (2015), Lincoln MKS (2015), about 203 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V605000?
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. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
What can happen?
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.