Ford · Canada · Crit
Ford Explorer: Fuel System
Affects Ford Explorer · 1991 — about 932 vehicles.
The hazard
THE CORNER OF THE FRONT HEAT SHIELD MAY CONTACT THE UPPER FRONT CORNER OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE TANK AND ALLOW FUEL OR FUEL VAPOUR TO ESCAPE. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. CORRECTION: HEAT SHIELD WILL BE RELOCATED AND FUEL TANK WILL BE INSPECTED. FUEL TANKS DAMAGED BY HEAT SHIELD WILL BE REPLACED.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational