Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E056000UFI FILTERS USA E (Equipment)5864008/04/2006MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/13/200606/23/2006
Defect SummaryCertain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
Consequence SummaryFailure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryUfi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
NotesThis recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
02I003000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 07/01/1992 to 10/21/2002I350000ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/15/200211/21/2002
Defect SummaryIn 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 SummarySome high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Corrective SummaryFord 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.
NotesCustomers 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, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
03V472000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)421801/07/2004ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/06/200311/19/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the tank weakening the tank.
Consequence SummaryIf the strength of the tank is significantly compromised, it could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install an insulator behind the current seat back. owner notification began on january 7, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NotesFord recall no. 03s08.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
0122111/12/2001630320Some dedicated compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, or no start in cold conditions. *tt04/16/2002
97601111/01/1997605804Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes. *tt07/26/1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
01M0205/01/2001620174Some of the composite intake manifolds used on 4.6l sohc engines may develop fatigue cracks at the coolant crossover duct. this condition could result in engine coolant leakage which, if not serviced, may cause engine overheating. compl07/19/2001
01M0203/01/2001619445Owner notification program regarding additional coverage on certain 4.6l sohc intake manifolds. some of the composite intake manifolds may develop fatigue cracks at the coolant crossover duct. *tt05/31/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
981801/19/1998605568Fuel pump replacement procedure - service tip. *tt07/09/1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
98514911/01/1998613284Some police vehicles may stall during braking over rumble strips. these vibrations may open the inertia fuel switch. engineering is investigating concern. *tt06/20/2000
99B03S103/01/1999606322Information regarding the inertia switch. *tt08/16/1999
99B0303/01/1999604859Subject regarding inadvertent activation of the inertia switch. *tt05/17/1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
CSP 08B0405/15/200810026401Ford/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. *pe10/24/2008
02050303/21/20050556636417Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt11/08/2002
01211410/29/2001627791Parts and procedure to reduce the potential of fuel tank punctures during rare and extremely high-speed rear impacts. *tt02/25/2002
1418103/01/2001620304Vehicles built up to december of 1999 may exhibit a clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when driving over speed bumps. this may be caused by the fill-limiting valve inside the fuel tank. *tt07/24/2001
1486204/01/2001619299Information on replacing fuel tank strap bolts. *tt05/23/2001
1418106/01/2000613882Concerns with fuel tank thump. *tt09/20/2000
650507/01/1999610662Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve on natural gas vehicles. *tt05/10/2000
1289006/01/1999606919Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve thread. *tt09/08/1999
1261503/01/1999605337Subject regarding fuel tank clunk. *tt06/08/1999
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
039805/12/200310002780Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt09/17/2003
03040902/01/200310002519Possible fuel leak at fill valve - fill valve service part revisions - cng vehicles only. *tt09/04/2003
034903/03/200310001901A possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve on some cng (compressed natural gas) vehicles. *tt *jb07/25/2003
98509911/01/1998613249On some vehicles, the fuel gauges may stick at full or approximately 3/4 full. *tt06/20/2000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
CSP 08B0405/15/200810026401Ford/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. *pe10/24/2008
025303/18/2002636042Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection. *tt11/04/2002
1511308/01/2001624689Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition. *yd11/08/2001
99E0310/01/19996089616Emission recall for vehicles that were built with a fuel filler-valve which could leak while the vehicle is being operated which can exceed evaporative emissions standards. *tt02/09/2000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING
1527109/01/2001625804Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available. *jg12/03/2001

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
SQ01014FORD MOTOR COMPANY11/27/200110/03/2002POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES02I003000
 Allege fuel tank can rupture following a high-energy rear collision resulting in severe fires.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
EA03001FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/27/200311/19/2003CNG TANK EXPLOSION03V472000
 In september 2002, a fuel cylinder in a natural gas powered vehicle (ngv) exploded during a fire.ford and vrtc test engineers jointly examined the incident vehicle and reviewed testing to determine whether the performance of the pressure relief valve (prd) was proper.the purpose of a prd is to protect a compressed natural gas tank from overpressure by allowing the cng to vent when the temperature reaches a specific point.the prd was removed from the failed tank and subjected to a yield temperature determination test. it was concluded that a direct flame (from the interior of the vehicle) onto the cylinder (located behind the rear seat in the trunk)compromised the hoop strength of the natural gas cylinder, thus allowing the cylinder to fail prior to the prd releasing at itsdesigned temperature.as a result of this testing and review of the involved vehicle, ford has developed an insulator to insulate the natural gas fuel tank from a locally directed flame projecting from the interior of the vehicle.insulators will be installed behind the back seat on subject vehicles to prevent future failures of this type. ford's action addresses the concerns of odi.therefore, this investigation is closed.
PE02071FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/01/200201/27/2003CNG TANK EXPLODING IN A FIRE
 An explosion of a compressed natural gas (cng) tank should not be able to occur, as the tank is fitted with a pressure relief device (prd). this prd should release the cng in the tank, prior to the pressure reaching the tank burst pressure.the prd did not release in the subject wisconsin police cruiser explosion.nhtsa has recovered the prd valve from the tank that exploded and testing will be necessary to establish why this tank safety valve did not release in the very high temperature fire that occurred in the police cruiser.there is only the single known event, but due to the catastropic force of such an explosion and the potential for injury and loss of life, this investigation is being upgraded.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
08/14/2002
 When driving only at low speed intake manifold will overheat with no warning, and consumer is forced to pull over. dealer notified. *ak
05/05/20021
 Intake manifold has cracked. ford has extended warranty on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak *tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
110/01/1998
 A fuel or brake line drops out of a clip under gas tank. this is not an isolated situation. i've seen this line dragging about 4 above the highway on other crown victoria's and mercury grand marquis that i pass on my way to and from work. it could rupture if the undercarriage makes contact with the pavement, such as elevated driveways, parking lot entrances, or pot holes. it could also be torn by road debris. my neighbor put my line back in the clip for me. he thought it was probably a fuel line, but he was not sure. if it is a fuel line and it ruptures when the undercarriage makes contact with the pavement, a spark could it ignite the gasoline causing a life threatening situation. if it is a brake line, it could be potentially life threatening if it becomes ruptured or torn. whatever type of line it is, the problem could easily be rectified by replacing the clip with one that would not permit the line to become dislodged during normal driving. my car has never been off the road. all my driving has been highway or city driving and somehow the line became dislodged. *ak
 The fuel line is exposed under the rear of the vehicle and sometimes drags the ground.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
12/06/1999204/15/2000
 The gas pump shut-off switch caused the vehicle to quit running on 2 occasions, the second time the power brakes and steering quit working as well, the consumer states that a repair letter was sent out march of 1999. *slc
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
 Rubber hose that comes from the gas tank is exposed too low to the ground where it can be hit if going over a bump or pothole. *ak
 Vehicle with the police interceptor package are defective. when vehicle runs over rough surface, the automatic fuel shutoff is activated and the engine shuts down.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
12/20/19981
 While on a trip to arizona i rented a car from hertz. i was driving from sedona to phoenix on i17 when the engine lost power and stopped suddenly. at the time i was passing in the left lane on a grade of about 15 degrees at 70mph. the engine stopped because the fuel shut off switch in the trunk cut off fuel to the engine. i had to pull over to the shoulder of the road, open the trunk and press a red button to proceed. apparently this is a common enough problem with ford automobiles that hertz printed a phamplet describing the problem and resolution. this is a dangerous condition. the unexpected shut-down of an engine could cause an accident.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
09/20/2006101/01/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on normal road conditions, there was a clicking sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle coupled with a smell gas then the vehicle began to loose power. the vehicle was towed to dealer who determined the engine computer needed to be replaced. there was an action # pe02071 concerning the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly that the contact believes relates to the problems with the vehicle.*ak
03/02/200636437106/01/2005
 Consumer concerned with the safety of 1998 crown victoria gas tank. *ts *nm the manufacturer only covered the cost of replacing retrofit fuel tanks on police cars and limousines. the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of the parts. he got a ford dealer to install the parts free. *nm
01/12/2003101/01/2001
 Consumer was concerned about the possible fuel tank problem regarding his vehicle, however the manufacturer only recalled the police interceptor vehicle's. *ph *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
04/05/2000112/01/1997
 The fuel filler tube has a flap in it where the foller tube connects to the fuel tank. the flap is there to prevent spillage in the event of collision or upset. the flap has stuck in a partially open position preventing free flowing of fuel. in addition, in the event of an upset, the fuel would flow out of the tank creating a fire hazard. inasmuch as safety is involved, i believe ford motor company should issue a recall.*ak
05/01/2000112/01/1997
 The fuel filler tube has a flap in it where the tube connects to the tank to prevent spillage in the event of a collision or upset. the flap has stuck in a partially open position causing the fuel not to flow freely into the tank. in this open position, the flap does not do it job of keeping fuel in tank. therefore in the event of an overturned vehicle the fuel would leak out creating a fire hazard
01/28/1999107/01/1998
 I have noticed on several occasions, when beginning to fuel the vehicle, when the fuel cap is removed there is a decrease in engine power. on the date reported when the fuel cap was removed, the engine stopped. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
 Two rubber hoses extend out of each side of the fuel tank, with the words gas/fuel printed on them. driving vehicle over a rock could possiblely rupture the hose allowing fuel to leak resulting in a fire.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY
11/01/1998103/01/1998
 Fuel safety switch locked. yh
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE
 Consumer states that the fuel assembly make a rattling noise the noise start at a lower sound then gradually gets louder, and notice when opening the gas cap a lot pressure is behind it. ts

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