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
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
1480704/01/2001619311Some vehicles may exhibit a hoot noise at idle coming from the induction system. possible additional symptoms may include diagnostic trouble code p1506 and a higher than normal idle. *tt05/23/2001
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
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
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
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
1
 Consumer stated that the vehicle was rated at 29 mpg but it never got better than 21 mpg while driving with cruise control on during a trip. *yd
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK
101/31/2001
 Consumer wants gas tank shield added to vehicle. *mr ph
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
03/03/20031
 Fuel tanks safety kits being offered to the public. mr the consumer was told there would be charged for having the kit installed. the consumer believed the kit and the installation should be free for the general public not just police officers vehicles. *jb
101/31/2001
 Modification of gas tanks on police crown victoria's but not on civilian crown victoria's. *mr the consumer stated that ford did not modify the part and placed the same defective part in the new models. *scc *jb
02/01/20031
 2000 ford crown victoria ford refused to install the protective package to my cars fuel tank area because it is not a police car. i expressed my concern regarding safety due to fires and deaths of police officers, but they said no civilians killed yet. i did not feel safe driving the car any more and sold it as loss. ford motor company does not care one iota about their customers. jan silverman. *jb
01/01/19011
 The consumer was concerned with the fuel tanks in the crown victoria's and grand marquise and how they can be made be made more safe. *mr *scc *cb
01/31/2001
 The consumer would like the same recall on his vehicle as the police vehicles had for the fuel tank. *scc *nlm
102/17/2000
 The consumer felt owners with same vehicle as the police, should receive new fuel tank kits free of charge. mr scc *jb
11/26/200215000108/31/2000
 Nhtsa#15402-02-i-003-000 fuel tank police vehicles: some high-speed rear impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fire in cpvi-vehicles. shield designed will be installed at nost: consumer called manufacturer to obtain the shield protector, but it will cost money. ts *tt. *ak
06/01/2001
 Is this vehicle involved in the problem of the fuel tank recall, resulting as a rear end collision of 55 mph or above?*ak
01/30/2000111/01/1999
 Vehicle was stopped to turn; struck from behind; exploded in flames. *ak

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