Ford Transit (2023): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 23V071000 · Feb 10, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
1,159
vehicles affected
1,159
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V071000
- Date
- Feb 10, 2023
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 1,159
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Transit vehicles. The fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell, which can result in a fuel leak.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S04.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V071000?
1 model: Ford Transit (2023), about 1,159 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V071000?
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S04.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases 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.