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Ford Recalls over 223,000 Vehicles over Fuel Tank Issue
Dealers will inspect and replace the straps free of charge after Ford said the defect could let fuel tanks leak or detach.
- On Saturday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Ford Motors is recalling 223,472 F-150 trucks from the 2023-2027 model years because front fuel tank straps may not be properly secured.
- The automaker traced the defect to production periods between January 4, 2023, and August 27, 2026, when cameras used to verify strap installation were not in continuous use at assembly plants.
- A loose tank can leak fuel, potentially causing engine stalls or fires, while a detached tank creates a significant "road hazard" for other motorists, according to the NHTSA advisory.
- Dealers will inspect and replace fuel tank straps free of charge, a remedy that includes unsold vehicles and those with fewer than three months in service as of August 27.
- Drivers receive no warning before the failure occurs, a fact that accompanies a separate recall of nearly 150,000 Mustangs involving potential wiring issues.
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Ford recalls more than 223,000 vehicles over fuel tank issue
Ford is recalling more than 223,000 F-150 pickup trucks due to an improperly secured fuel tank, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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