Ford / Lincoln recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2013
- Ford Taurus 2012
- Lincoln Mks 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V109000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 27, 2013
- Owners notified
- May 9, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,037
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 19, 2011 to Mar 15, 2012
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 13S03
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Oct 13, 2025
- Ford recall: Structure Sep 12, 2025
- Ford recall: Power train Nov 10, 2020
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Suspension Feb 10, 2020
- Ford recall: Electrical system Mar 1, 2018
- Ford recall: Steering Aug 28, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.