Key facts
- Ford is recalling 223,472 vehicles in the U.S.
- The recall is due to leaky and improperly secured fuel tanks that may detach while driving.
- The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on Saturday.
Ford is initiating a recall of approximately 223,472 vehicles in the United States due to concerns about fuel tanks that are either leaking or improperly secured. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these issues could lead to the fuel tank detaching from the vehicle while it is in motion. The NHTSA made this announcement on Saturday.