Fuel lines may chafe together causing fuel leak
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles. over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.
Safety Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. ford issued owners and interim notification on january 29, 2020. recall began march 23, 2020. a second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. a renotification letter was sent on july 10, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19s49.
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FAQ: Recall 19V859000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V859000?
NHTSA recall 19V859000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 4, 2019. It addresses: Fuel lines may chafe together causing fuel leak. The recall affects approximately 3,857 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V859000 or the manufacturer campaign number 19S49. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.