FORD EXPLORER 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V812000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-21 2015-12-02 2015-12-02

Production Dates: 2012-12-05 - 2013-03-12

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13S04-S1

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 868

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may 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 December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.

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.