| NHTSA Recall # | 90936 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 13V109000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 13S03 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Supplier | LINCOLN |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKS |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date of notification | 09/05/13 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 19/07/11 |
| End date of manufacturing | 15/03/12 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 27/03/13 |
| Report created | 27/03/13 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 3037 |
| Defect summary | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 taurus, lincoln mks, and model year 2013 explorer vehicles manufactured july 19, 2011, through march 15, 2012. 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. |
| Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. |
| Corrective action | 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. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |