NHTSA Recall 16V621000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 77,502 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ford Flex.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V621000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16S31 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | August 25, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Safety risk
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
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 16V621000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Flex | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Ford Taurus | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Ford Taurus Police Interceptor | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Lincoln Mks | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Lincoln Mkt | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.