FORD EXPLORER 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V227000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-07-20 2013-05-31 2013-06-03

Production Dates: 2011-08-25 - 2013-01-10

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13S04

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 390783

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.