FORD EXPLORER 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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.
