The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-621 (16V621000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 16S31 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump |
| Report date | August 25, 2016 |
| Owners notified | December 1, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 77,502 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2013 Ford Flex
- 2014 Ford Flex
- 2015 Ford Flex
- 2013 Ford Taurus
- 2014 Ford Taurus
- 2015 Ford Taurus
- 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
- 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
- 2013 Lincoln MKS
- 2014 Lincoln MKS
- 2015 Lincoln MKS
- 2013 Lincoln MKT
- 2014 Lincoln MKT
- 2015 Lincoln MKT
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
- 2013 Ford Flex fuel system problems 72
- 2014 Ford Flex fuel system problems 50
- 2015 Ford Flex fuel system problems 18
- 2013 Ford Taurus fuel system problems 107
- 2014 Ford Taurus fuel system problems 71
- 2015 Ford Taurus fuel system problems 73
- 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor fuel system problems 2
- 2013 Lincoln MKS fuel system problems 16
- 2014 Lincoln MKS fuel system problems 10
- 2015 Lincoln MKS fuel system problems 3
- 2013 Lincoln MKT fuel system problems 11
- 2014 Lincoln MKT fuel system problems 5
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-621 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 77,502 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.