Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 02I003000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1992 to 10/21/2002 | I | 350000 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/15/2002 | 11/21/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 9523 | 01/01/1995 | 39119 | Erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 96225 | 10/21/1996 | 50944 | Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 99129 | 06/14/1999 | 606451 | Information on whining / buzzing noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by the fuel pump. *tt | 08/20/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 94224 | 10/01/1994 | 37748 | Moaning or hooting noise coming from the engine compartment may be coming from the idle air bypass valve. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| CSP 08B04 | 05/15/2008 | 10026401 | Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade modifications for high speed rear impacts. *pe | 10/24/2008 | |
| 012114 | 10/29/2001 | 627791 | Parts and procedure to reduce the potential of fuel tank punctures during rare and extremely high-speed rear impacts. *tt | 02/25/2002 | |
| 14862 | 04/01/2001 | 619299 | Information on replacing fuel tank strap bolts. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| CSP 08B04 | 05/15/2008 | 10026401 | Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade modifications for high speed rear impacts. *pe | 10/24/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||
| SQ01014 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/27/2001 | 10/03/2002 | POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES | 02I003000 | |
| Allege fuel tank can rupture following a high-energy rear collision resulting in severe fires. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Fumes emitting inside vehicle, causing nauseaness. *aw | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 07/13/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| The fuel pump outlet tube/line on the fuel pump rusted causing gas leakage. *mjs | |||
| 10/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Fuel line interference, causing vehicle to stall. *sd | |||
| 07/17/1995 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle hesitates while driving due to the fuel line failure. *ak | |||
| Vehicle has fuel line interference problem causing bucking at times when driving and power failuire. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 05/02/2003 | 197060 | 1 | |
| The fuel pump failed because the wiring rubbed against the sending unit and blew the fuse. *jb | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 3 | ||
| Fuel pump failed. | |||
| 06/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump failed, causing vehicle to stall. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Fule pump failed, causing insulation on wiring harness to melt/engine to miss/spark plug wires to fail. *skd | |||
| 03/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump failed, causing intermittent stalling. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/06/2007 | 91000 | 2 | 08/31/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford crown victoria. the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. while at a local repair shop, the mechanic identified another failure in the fuel line. the dealer informed the contact that they had the parts available and advised her to bring the vehicle in for repair. at the time, she could not drive to the dealer due to the fuel line failure. the purchase date and recall number were unknown. the failure and current mileages were 91,000. updated 07/07/08. *lj water leaked inside the vehicle. updated*jb | |||
| 02/05/2005 | 116666 | 1 | 05/10/1991 |
| Fuel return line from engine to tank rusted through causing a fuel leak that created a fire hazard. | |||
| 12/07/2004 | 11780 | 1 | |
| High pressure fuel line leak due where it passes (paired with the return line - also leaking) under the left rear frame arch. lines were worn through where they contacted frame (should have been shielded or clamped). repaired (since part is only available paired with brake lines for$400+ from dealer) using bulk steel tube with compression fittings. *jb | |||
| 05/18/1999 | 1 | 11/12/1992 | |
| Fuel filter / fuel line replaced due to leakage. *yc | |||
| 10/24/1997 | 06/11/1991 | ||
| At 25,000 miles the fuel line that to goes to gas tank and carburetor ruptured, causing fuel leakage. cause unknown. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/05/1996 | 1 | ||
| Corrosion from metal clip used on fuel line caused line to corrode and leak. *ak | |||
| 05/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Metallic fuel lines leak. | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Inertia switch failed during accident, leaving engine running. | |||
| 12/25/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel line leaked onto catalytic convertor due to vibration and rubbing against the body of car. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 10/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel injection hose leaks due to broken plastic part. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 01/10/1993 | ||
| The consumer is concerned because the nation wide recall to provide shields around crown victoria fuel tank does not include civilian vehicles, only police vehicles. *nlm *nlm | |||
| 06/12/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2091 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1994 | ||
| Consumer stated ford knows there is a problem with the fuel tank, and is very disturbed because there is no recall. *ak *tt | |||
| 08/13/1997 | |||
| The float bracket rubs through the wiring that goes to the fuel pump, caused a shortage in the fuel tank. the owner has changed the fuel pump. *ak | |||
| 05/10/1995 | |||
| A wire shorted out to ground inside the fuel tank. tt | |||
| 03/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Clanking or scraping noise in fuel tank which could result in fuel leakage. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Interior locking gas tank cable broke. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel line rubbs against steering mechanism, causing a fuel leak. | |||