The fuel pump electric module in your vehicle is like the brain of the fuel pump, controlling how it sends gasoline to your engine. In some 2013-2015 Ford models, this module can overheat and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump electric module fails, your engine could stall while you're driving, or it might not even start at all. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the fuel pump electric module and replace it if necessary, all for free. You'll be notified, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Your vehicle's fuel delivery module is a critical part that sends gasoline to the engine. In some 2013 Explorers, Tauruses, Flexes, Lincoln MKS, and MKT models, this module may crack and leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks onto a hot surface, it could catch fire. This is a real risk, and you should take it seriously.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the faulty fuel delivery module with a new one, free of charge. Your dealer will take care of this repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Original — 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.
The fuel delivery module in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps deliver gasoline to your engine. In some 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, and Lincoln models, this module can crack and start leaking fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks out and meets an ignition source, like a spark, it could cause a fire. This could happen while you're driving, filling up, or parked, and could result in a serious fire.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty fuel delivery module with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and it's free.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.