Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V807000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 7, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 144
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 29, 2018 to Jul 31, 2018
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Maker's own recall number
- 18S35
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 recall: Air bags Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 13, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 21, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 14, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Jul 14, 2026
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.