NHTSA recall 13V-109 (13V109000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 27, 2013 - about 3,037 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V109000
- Also written as
- 13V-109
- Manufacturer number
- 13S03
- Reported
- March 27, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,037
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-109 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.