2018 Ford Explorer recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.
💥 The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S35.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V807000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 18S35
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 144
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 7, 2018
- Built
- Jul 29, 2018 – Jul 31, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov