Ford Explorer, Taurus; Lincoln MKS (2012-2013): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 13V109000 · Mar 27, 2013 · Ford Motor Company
3,037
vehicles affected
3,037
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V109000
- Date
- Mar 27, 2013
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 3,037
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V109000?
3 models: Ford Explorer (2013), Ford Taurus (2012), Lincoln MKS (2012), about 3,037 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V109000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.