Recall 15V812000: 2013 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 2, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 868
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The 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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Ford Explorer
- 2013 Ford Flex
- 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan
- 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utilit
- 2013 Ford Taurus
- 2013 Lincoln MKS
- 2013 Lincoln MKT
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V812000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13S04-S1
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Dec 21, 2015
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology