NHTSA Recall 13V227000: Fuel system, gasoline
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 390,783 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Ford Explorer.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V227000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13S04 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received | May 31, 2013 |
| Owner notification | July 20, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V227000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2013 |
| Ford Flex | 2013 |
| Ford Fusion | 2013 |
| Ford Police Interceptor Sedan | 2013 |
| Ford Police Interceptor Utilit | 2013 |
| Ford Taurus | 2013 |
| Lincoln Mks | 2013 |
| Lincoln Mkt | 2013 |
| Lincoln Mkz | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.