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Ford Explorer Recall 13V227: Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 13V227, reported May 31, 2013, 390,783 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V227Ford Motor Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Risk
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 July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Explorer2013
Ford Flex2013
Ford Fusion2013
Ford Police Interceptor Sedan2013
Ford Police Interceptor Utilit2013
Ford Taurus2013
Lincoln MKS2013
Lincoln MKT2013
Lincoln MKZ2013