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.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump

Date Announced

AUG 25, 2016

Vehicles Affected

77,502

Lincoln Recall #

16S31

NHTSA Campaign #

16V621000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (15)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - August 23, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Safety Recall 16S31
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Press Release
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - October 4, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S31 - Supplement #2
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - October 26, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S31 - Supplement #3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB ...
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - September 15, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S31 - Supplement #1
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4