A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250672-ford-explorer-2013-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date March 27, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V109000
“FORD EXPLORER (2013) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 27, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250672-ford-explorer-2013-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 13V109000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V109000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V109000 — Ford Motor Company FORD EXPLORER (2013) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline Hello, I own a FORD EXPLORER (2013) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 13V109000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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