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Ford Recall 13S03: Fuel Tank May Leak At Seam
2013 Ford Explorer
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (14)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Other Recall Related Documents
- Defect Notice(Part 573) - Supplemental
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Renotification Notice
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Renotification Notice
- Renotification Notice
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Defect Notice(Part 573)
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q3
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