Ford remembering choose Taurus, Traveler and Lincoln subsequently MKS designs over fuel tanks

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V109000

Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Variety of Models Affected: 3,037

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SUMMARY:

Ford is remembering certain design season 2012 Taurus, Lincoln subsequently MKS, and design season 2013 Traveler automobiles produced This summer 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the impacted automobiles, the fuel tanks may have a partially enclosed joint in the side of the container. Consequently, the fuel tanks may not provide the predicted strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also flow.

CONSEQUENCE:

A fuel leak in the use of an key source may outcome in a fire.

REMEDY:

Ford will inform owners, and traders will examine the fuel tanks and substitute them as necessary, absolutely free. The remember is predicted to begin Apr 22, 2013. Ford's remember campaign number is 13S03. Owners may get in touch with Ford Motor Organization Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

NOTES:

Owners may also get in touch with the Nationwide Road Traffic Protection Management Vehicle Protection Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.