NHTSA recall 13V109000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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. The tanks may also leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13s03.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Ford Explorer, 2012 Ford Taurus, 2012 Lincoln Mks.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V109000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.