Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The fuel pump electric module in your vehicle is a critical part that sends power to the fuel pump. In certain 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Flex, MKS, MKT, and Police Interceptor models, this module can overheat and shut down the fuel pump.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump loses power, your engine could stall or not start at all, which could lead to a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the fuel pump electric module and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you.
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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.
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