CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
- Risk
- A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
- 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 component inside the fuel pump electric module may overheat, causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump. When this happens, the engine can stall or the vehicle may not start, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own one of the affected vehicles, dealers will inspect the fuel pump electric module part number and replace the module if needed. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Ford will also notify owners directly. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 16S31, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Flex | 201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Ford Taurus | 201320142015 |
| Ford Taurus Police Interceptor | 201320142015 |
| Lincoln MKS | 201320142015 |
| Lincoln MKT | 201320142015 |