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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E056000 | UFI FILTERS USA | E (Equipment) | 58640 | 08/04/2006 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/13/2006 | 06/23/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ufi 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V472000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 4218 | 01/07/2004 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/06/2003 | 11/19/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | If the strength of the tank is significantly compromised, it could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 03s08.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 16679 | 03/01/2003 | 10001935 | New push type fuel clip and connector removal instructions. *tt *jb | 07/28/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 020503 | 03/21/2005 | 0556 | 636417 | Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt | 11/08/2002 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 0398 | 05/12/2003 | 10002780 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt | 09/17/2003 | |
| 030409 | 02/01/2003 | 10002519 | Possible fuel leak at fill valve - fill valve service part revisions - cng vehicles only. *tt | 09/04/2003 | |
| 0349 | 03/03/2003 | 10001901 | A possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve on some cng (compressed natural gas) vehicles. *tt *jb | 07/25/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 16941 | 07/01/2003 | 10003834 | Hesitation, buck or surge during steady state driving or light acceleration at 30-60 mph. *tt | 11/04/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 16639 | 02/01/2003 | 10002506 | Fuel gauge reading that fluctuates or reads lower than the actual fuel tank level. *tt | 09/04/2003 | |
| 16712 | 03/01/2003 | 10001952 | Fuel gauge that comes off full too quickly or reads lower than the actual fuel tank level (electronic or analog cluster). *tt *jb | 07/28/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||||
| 15271 | 09/01/2001 | 625804 | Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available. *jg | 12/03/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| 02111 | 11/25/2002 | 02233 | 10008312 | Fuel pressure relief valve (schrader valve) discontinued. *tt | 07/27/2004 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA03001 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/27/2003 | 11/19/2003 | CNG TANK EXPLOSION | 03V472000 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| PE02071 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/01/2002 | 01/27/2003 | CNG 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 2 | 05/06/2003 | |
| 1) lack of power/engine stops 2) fuel pump failure 2003 models 20% failure rate as of today (10 of 49 units) 3) replace fuel pump, one unit on it's second replacement. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 05/10/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2003 crown victoria caught on fire near the fuel injection system. *ts this was a police vehicle. the vehicle was started the turned off so the officer could go back inside the station to retrieve something. a few minutes later a firefighter noticed heavy black smoke coming from underneath the engine compartment. the origin of the fire appeared to be in the area of the alternator and in the area of the fuel injection system. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 01/19/2006 | 1 | ||
| Confirmation number (odi number) 10149237 approximately 3-4 months ago i send a complaint about ford products which still had a tank issue. i was promised a reply as soon as the right person received the information within a few weeks. so far i have received nothing!!!! *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/16/2004 | 1 | 09/16/2004 | |
| How can you folks justify the policy which has been reported concerning the fire hazard on the ford crown vic, mercury marquis, and lincoln town car because of the location of and lack of protection of the gas tank. why is that not a recallable defect? we bought a 2003 crown vic not knowing about the gas tank location problem. who is responsible for informing the public of such death causing hazards? if not your agency, who? so what are we to do now? why should we have to pay $150 to get a factory defect fixed? not only are you doing nothing about it, you are negligent in withholding this information from consumers. it is further reported a representative of your agency stated that you were going to do nothing; it was a consumer vs. manufacturer issue. what power does a consumer have to make a large corporation like ford motor company fix a defect like they voluntary did on all police cruisers. i believe that was an economic decision of ford, not necessarily a safety concern. if not why would they not be just as concerned about their loyal customers. i have owned crown vics for the past 15 years, not know about the gas tank hazard. how many more people (maybe my wife and i) will have to die from exploding gas tanks before you take the action you are entrusted to? as a commentator said the other day, it is such a sad state that people have to die before our government works. how sad. if you had purchased one of these automobiles not knowing about this death trap, would you feel differently about a recall? ford obviously is not going to do the right thing. will you? i request the courtesy of a reply, please! (the incident date is the date i purchased my 2003 ford crown vic. *nm | |||
| 01/29/2006 | 46000 | 2 | 01/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated no failure has been experienced with the vehicle's fuel tank. however, there is concern for safety due to the manufacturer recently offering a protective shield. the shield was offered to vehicle's that were at a higher risk of fire based on their use. the contact is concerned about the shield not being offered as a standard on all vehicles regardless of their intended use. the consumer stated his vehicle has been rear ended twice. updated 02/27/06. *jb | |||
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| The consumer was concerned about the safety of the 2003 crown victoria's gas tank. *ph *nlm | |||
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| Fuel tank placement, and likely danger of an explosion in a rear end collision.*ak *jb | |||