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NHTSA 13V227000 United States

Ford Explorer recall: Fuel System, Gasoline

Official safety recall 13V227000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign13V227000
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline
Report date2013-05-31
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Lincoln MKZ2013United States
Lincoln MKT2013United States
Lincoln MKS2013United States
Ford Taurus2013United States
Ford Fusion2013United States
Ford Flex2013United States
Ford Explorer2013United States

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.

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

The official 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.