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). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V063000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/01/1994 to 12/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 100000 | 04/28/1995 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/27/1995 | 03/31/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The seal material between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank may not have been fully cured during the molding process which could allow for fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire if an ignition source were present. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe-to-fuel tank seal with a new seal of different material. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - 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, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| BC0404941201 | 12/01/1994 | 37775 | Engine rolling idle concerns due to loose fuel tank filler cap. *tw | 01/10/1995 | |
| 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 | |||
| 09/30/2002 | 1 | ||
| Subject regarding fuel system upgrade for ford. *dt *jb | |||
| 12/21/1995 | |||
| While driving slowly into garage, there was a loud explosion, followed by a fire ball from front to rear; vehicle and garage totaled; cause not yet determined. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 97000 | 1 | 09/01/2005 |
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign id 02i003000 concerning the fuel neck of the gas tank. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. the manufacturer said this vehicle's was not included in the recall because it was no longer used by law enforcement. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. *ak updated 1/25/2006 - *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/02/1995 | |||
| Fuel pump failed, vehicle stalls unexpectedly which could cause an accident. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/12/1994 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle collided with steel utility pole, causing breakage of fuel line/fire. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer was concerned about rear-end collision fires regarding the crown victoria's. *ph *jb | |||
| 09/30/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states contacted dlr regarding ford fuel tank modification. consumer advised that vehicle was previously and police fleet car. dlr advised still will not make modification because car is not currently being used as a police car. nlm | |||
| 09/01/2096 | |||
| I own a vehicle driven by law enforcement. to date nothing has been done for the single owner. is this saying we are not going to have a similar condition occur?? attourny general sent a letter to the ford people. as yet no decision has been made. is the public to assume that another person has to lose life in order for this problem to be resolved.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2002 | |||
| Ford motor company was contacted by toll-free number.(no solution given). no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 07/12/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Gas is spilling out of gas tank between the filler neck and the fuel tank . consumer feels this may cause a fire if something ignites on the ground.*ak | |||
| 12/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Gas tank seal leaked prior to service recall *ak | |||
| 09/14/1995 | 2 | 01/14/1995 | |
| The alternator gauge,alternator and the window couldn't roll up, there is a popping noise in the front end . tt consumer states the front end collapsed because of the dealerships reuse of a neoprene nut, also there is a popping noise in front end, fuel tank was replaced, alternator replaced, fuel guage on instrument panel replaced,rear passenger window would not roll all the way up, gas lid fills with water, replaced both arm bushings and correct toe end, cassette player does not work properly, and a malfunctioing head light switch.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 01/27/2003 | 62000 | 1 | |
| The fuel pipe leaked, which caused a strong smell of fuel . dealer notified. *ak *cb *jb | |||
| 09/14/1995 | 2 | 01/14/1995 | |
| The alternator gauge,alternator and the window couldn't roll up, there is a popping noise in the front end . tt consumer states the front end collapsed because of the dealerships reuse of a neoprene nut, also there is a popping noise in front end, fuel tank was replaced, alternator replaced, fuel guage on instrument panel replaced,rear passenger window would not roll all the way up, gas lid fills with water, replaced both arm bushings and correct toe end, cassette player does not work properly, and a malfunctioing head light switch.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 09/14/1995 | 2 | 01/14/1995 | |
| The alternator gauge,alternator and the window couldn't roll up, there is a popping noise in the front end . tt consumer states the front end collapsed because of the dealerships reuse of a neoprene nut, also there is a popping noise in front end, fuel tank was replaced, alternator replaced, fuel guage on instrument panel replaced,rear passenger window would not roll all the way up, gas lid fills with water, replaced both arm bushings and correct toe end, cassette player does not work properly, and a malfunctioing head light switch.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 07/28/1995 | 1 | 04/14/1995 | |
| Fuel gauge and sender assembly failed. | |||