NHTSA Recall 13V109000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYMar 27, 2013· Ford Motor Company
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
Related Recalls
21V982000FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
Dec 16, 202121V770000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 1, 202122V411000LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Jun 10, 202222V825000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nov 3, 202222V928000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
Dec 14, 2022