NHTSA recall 13V-227 (13V227000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported May 31, 2013 - about 390,783 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V227000
- Also written as
- 13V-227
- Manufacturer number
- 13S04
- Reported
- May 31, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~390,783
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
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 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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-227 when calling a dealer.
Affected 9 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.