Ford recalls more than 223,000 vehicles over fuel tank issue

Ford is recalling more than 223,472 pickup trucks due to an improperly secured fuel tank, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

"In some instances, front fuel tank strap T-slots were not properly inserted into the vehicle’s frame rail at the time of vehicle assembly," the recall report said.

The recall affects certain model year 2023-2027 F-150 pickups, according to NHTSA.

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A model year 2027 Ford F-150. (Ford Motor Co.)

An improperly secured fuel tank could increase the risk of a fire or stalling of the engine due to fuel loss, the recall report said. If the tank detaches, it poses a road hazard to other vehicles.

Ford estimates that 1% of vehicles involved in the recall are affected.

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Ford estimates that 1% of vehicles involved in the recall are affected. (Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg via Getty Images )

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Owners will be notified by mail and should take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the fuel tanks inspected and replaced, if necessary, the recall report said. The service will be free of charge, Ford told Gxstocks.

Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners beginning Sept. 21.

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