Vehicle recall 15V812000 · December 2, 2015
Ford Explorer, Ford Flex and 5 more models
In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may 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 December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
- 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
- 15V812000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 2, 2015
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13S04-S1
- Owner notification
- December 21, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 868
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (2013): 2013
- Ford Flex (2013): 2013
- Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (2013): 2013
- Ford Police Interceptor Utilit (2013): 2013
- Ford Taurus (2013): 2013
- Lincoln MKS (2013): 2013
- Lincoln MKT (2013): 2013
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