Ford · United States · Crit
Ford Explorer: Fuel system — filler pipe and cap
Affects Ford Explorer · 2022 — about 18K vehicles.
The hazard
A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C02.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational