2023 Ford Transit Recalled Over Improperly Welded Fuel Tank

February 18, 2023 3:01 am

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2023 Ford Transit models over an issue with improperly welded fuel tanks.

The defect: in affected vehicles, the fuel tank grade vent valve may not be properly welded to the fuel tank shell, which can result in a fuel leak.

The hazards: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Components: fuel tank

Affected vehicles: select 2023 Ford Transit vehicles produced between November 3^rd, 2022, and November 10^th, 2022.

Number of vehicles affected: 1,159

The fix: dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.

Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin March 27^th, 2022. The Ford reference number for this recall is 23S04.

Contacts:

Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
FoMoCo Recall Number: 21S54
NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
NHTSA Website: www.safecar.gov

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By Brett Foote

Brett's lost track of all the Fords he's owned over the years and how much he's spent modifying them, but his current money pits include an S550 Mustang and 13th gen F-150.