Recall 18S17 – Fuel Pump Assembly Welds May Fracture Causing Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

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A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V392000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 5,645

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 18S17.

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.

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