Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1508207/01/2001621016Information used when servicing, or replacing the cng fuel fill valve on all dedicated and bi-fuel cng vehicles. *tt09/06/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
01M0203/01/2002638095Subject regarding addtional coverage on certain 4.6l sohc intake manifolds installed on certain 1996 - 2001 model year vehicles. *tt12/10/2002
BC967696100110/01/199650536Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt05/27/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
BC517696100110/01/199650455Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt04/24/1997
BC465196100110/01/199650443Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. may be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
 While in motion, deputy jeff davis was killed when his vehicle hit a tree and burst into flames. this concerned consumer wishes to request an engineering analysis to cover all fuel fed fire crashes. *jg (written by cindy johnson on behalf of the deceased and the deceased parents.)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
07/10/20031
 Ford crown victoria police interceptor.*mr enclosed is a copy of the engineering report of factual findings on the three crash tests performed by the city of dallas concerning crown victorias. also the consumer is urging ford to resume the appropriate engineering process by examining these test results, making needed modifications to the product and providing the officers with a product which will safely and effectively shield the rear of the fuel tank. *cb *jb
05/01/20031
 Crown victoria's were still bursting into flames with the shielding. an officer in missouri was the 16th to die and the 5th to die in the one year. three in the month of may alone and the officers didn't survive. one trooper was rear ended on the interstate by a pickup which caused the vehicle to burst into flames trapping the trooper. the trooper burned to death. even with the shielding, three cars had burst into flames. (paul ambrose on behalf of deceased brother, trooper robert ambrose aslo was involved in an accident and his vehicle did not have the protective shielding.) *ph *jb
1
 Ltr requesting nhtsa to open an investigation into possible structure defects of the crown victoria... *mr upon rear end impact vehicle explodes burning passengers. *ts *jb ford has offered a free retrofit kit for use on cvpi vehicles consisting of small sheilds that were designed to help protect the fuel tank in rear crashes. the agency has no present plans to reopen its defects investigation to consider possible structural defects or the effectiveness of the retrofit kit. *cb
1
 Fax urge nhtsa to take effective action to prevent further police officers deaths...*mr fax urge nhtsa to take effective action to prevent further police officers deaths and injuries by reconsidering the 10/03/2002 decision re the ford crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles. *mr *jb
1
 The consumer was concerned about the fuel tank fires in rear end collisions. *ak *jb *ts
 The consumer is concerned about the crown victoria's fuel tank because the tank have been known to catch on fire during rear end collisions. the consumer requested records which show the number of gas tank failures in publicly owned vehicles as compared to all police vehicle. *ak *nlm
1
 Installation of gas tank shields on crown victorias police car models and mercury marquis. consumer is aware of fuel tank shield retrofit for police vehicles and therefore has requested that gas tank shield be installed on his vehicle. *tt *nlm
03/03/20031
 There was a post crash fuel leak in crown victoria police vehicles. the senator has requested a report of the investigation(s) about the issues such as the fuel leaks, fires, traffic safety, high speed, and safety shields concerning these vehicle's. scc *jb
1
 Consumer requested a review of the crown victoria fuel tanks, and suggested the fuel tank shield be installed on all civilian models, not just police vehicles.*ak *jb
1
 Consumer concerned about gas tank fire when involved in rear end collisions on 1997 through 2001 grand marquis and crown victorias. *tt *jb
 The ford crown victoria vehicles that are owned or leased, are defective in the placement of their gas tanks. a number of police officers nationwide have been burned to death or received serious injuries as a result of high impact in rear end collisions. *yh *scc
6
 There have been six rear end collisions involving theses cars resulting in the gas tank rupturing and the vehicle burst into flames, 11 state troopers have been killed since 1983, organization is seeking investigation . *yh