Ford / Lincoln recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
What could happen
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2016
- Ford Taurus 2015
- Lincoln Mks 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V605000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 28, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 19, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 203
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 24, 2015 to Jul 24, 2015
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
- Maker's own recall number
- 15S26
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Oct 13, 2025
- Ford recall: Structure Sep 12, 2025
- Ford recall: Power train Nov 10, 2020
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Suspension Feb 10, 2020
- Ford recall: Electrical system Mar 1, 2018
- Ford recall: Steering Aug 28, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.