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Vehicle recall 13V227000 · May 31, 2013

Ford Explorer, Ford Flex and 7 more models

In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V227000
Reported to NHTSA
May 31, 2013
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer campaign
13S04
Owner notification
July 20, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
390,783
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 13V227000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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