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2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utilit, Fusion and more and 2013 Lincoln MKZ, Mks, Mkt recall: Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA campaign 13V-227 · May 31, 2013 · Ford Motor Company

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
13V227000
Reported
May 31, 2013
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Part
Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles affected
About 390,783

What is wrong

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.

Safety 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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Ford Explorer (2013); Ford Flex (2013); Ford Fusion (2013); Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (2013); Ford Police Interceptor Utilit (2013); Ford Taurus (2013); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

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

What is 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.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.