Fuel system, gasolineRecall 13V-227 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 13V-227 covers 390,783 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V227000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
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 August 25, 2011 to March 22, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.