2013 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #13V109000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
7/19/2011 - 3/15/2012 |
| Recalled on |
3/27/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
5/9/2013 |
| # Affected |
3,037 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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