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2013 Ford Explorer, Ford Flex and others recall: fuel system, gasoline

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 31, 2013. It covers about 390,783 vehicles.

vehicles affected
390,783
reported
May 31, 2013
owners notified
Jul 20, 2013
related complaints
509

Fuel system, gasoline

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 13V227000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 509 complaints about fuel system problems.

2013 Ford Explorer2013 Ford Flex2013 Ford Fusion2013 Ford Taurus2013 Lincoln MKS2013 Lincoln MKT

Questions about recall 13V227000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Ford Explorer, Ford Flex and others fuel system, gasoline?

Yes. Recall 13V227000, reported on May 31, 2013, covers about 390,783 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V227000?

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.

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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