Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 13V109000 · announced March 27, 2013 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 3,037 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

What to do

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.

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 this recall

• 2013 Ford Explorer
• 2012 Ford Taurus
• 2012 Lincoln Mks

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.