Large Recall NHTSA · 13V227000 Reported May 31, 2013

Fuel delivery module may crack and leak

Ford Motor Company · N/A · 390,783 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V227000
Manufacturer Campaign
13S04
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
390,783
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 31, 2013

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 13V227000 or campaign 13S04.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V227000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V227000?

NHTSA recall 13V227000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on May 31, 2013. It addresses: Fuel delivery module may crack and leak. The recall affects approximately 390,783 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V227000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13S04. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.