NHTSA recall 15V812000
Fuel system, gasoline
Ford Explorer and 6 more
Reported Dec 2, 2015868 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 13S04-S1Built Dec 5, 2012 – Mar 12, 2013
The defect
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The 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.