Storage: tank assemblyRecall 13V-109 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 13V-109 covers 3,037 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also 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 inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 19, 2011 to March 15, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.