Ford in the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the storage tank assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-109.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Ford Explorer |
| 2012 | Ford Taurus |
| 2012 | Lincoln MKS |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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