Recall 13V-227
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2013 Ford Explorer and 8 other models: Fuel system, gasoline.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-227
- Reported
- May 31, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 390,783 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-[removed]. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2013
- Ford Flex 2013
- Ford Fusion 2013
- Ford Police Interceptor Sedan 2013
- Ford Police Interceptor Utilit 2013
- Ford Taurus 2013
- Lincoln MKS 2013
- Lincoln MKT 2013
- Lincoln MKZ 2013