2012-2013 Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus and others recall: tank assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 27, 2013. It covers about 3,037 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,037
- reported
- Mar 27, 2013
- owners notified
- May 9, 2013
- related complaints
- 157
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also 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 inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 13V109000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2013 2013
- Ford Taurus 2012 2012
- Lincoln MKS 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 157 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 13V109000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus and others tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 13V109000, reported on March 27, 2013, covers about 3,037 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V109000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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