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 - DELIVERY | |||
| 10/10/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Both the intake and return fuel lines failed(leaking gasoline) due to corrosion. due to the unique configuration the leaking lines and both the fuel pump and sending unit needed replacing. *ak | |||
| 10/27/1998 | 08/01/1993 | ||
| Both the pump and return lines to the gas tank failed(leaking gas) due to corrosion. dealer informed that the car could not be driven until the lines were replaced. due to the unique configuration of the fuel pump assembly the entire fuel pump and sending unit had to be replaced. | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Fuel line rusted through causing gas to leak. | |||
| 12/19/1996 | |||
| The fuel connection to the gas tank and fuel pump corroded, made small holes and sprayed gasoline under the vehicle. problem corrected by ford dealer. *ak | |||
| 07/21/1995 | |||
| Started vehicle and notice a strong gasoline smell the gas line had separated and vehicle sat in a pool of fuel. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/26/1996 | |||
| Rear fuel line segment worn out by areas caused by the point of contacts with other parts. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Check engine light came on, indicating engine problem/replaced air bypass assembly to remedy problem. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| The consumer purchased an old police vehicle which has been recalled to provide a safety shield around the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the consumer that only active police officers were going to receive the shield. the consumer feels the shield should be installed on all recall vehicles not just the active police vehicle. *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 05/15/2001 | 15 | 1 | 01/10/1993 |
| Fuel tank assembly brackets. *jb | |||