CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 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.
What this recall means for you
A fuel delivery module in certain 2013 Ford Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles may crack, allowing gasoline to leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and watch for any notice from Ford. Ford will notify owners, and the repair is free: an authorized dealer will replace the fuel delivery module at no cost.
To ask questions about this recall, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference Ford recall number 13S04-S1.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Ford Flex | 2013 |
| Ford Police Interceptor Sedan | 2013 |
| Ford Police Interceptor Utilit | 2013 |
| Ford Taurus | 2013 |
| Lincoln MKS | 2013 |
| Lincoln MKT | 2013 |