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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V114000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/09/1996 to 11/14/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 151000 | 04/19/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/05/2001 | 04/23/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. if the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. owner notification began april 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 01136 | 07/09/2001 | 620986 | Subject regarding overview of bi-fuel cng vehicle parameter identification data (pid), inputs and outputs as a diagnostic aid for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt | 09/05/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 15113 | 08/01/2001 | 624689 | Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition. *yd | 11/08/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 65000 | 2 | |
| The diesel fuel tank had rusted, as a result the fuel line clogged. the dealer replaced the fuel tank and within one year later the tank rusted out again. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/28/2005 | 146290 | 1 | 09/13/2001 |
| My e- 350 super duty , 1999 burn up for no apparent reason. *jb | |||
| 04/28/2000 | 4 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Building excessive fuel pressure causing the seal for the fuel filter housing to fail, this causing large quantities of fuel to spray over the engine and exhaust. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 1 | 11/16/1999 | |
| Fuel tank developed cracks at bottom and causing fuel leakages. dealer notified, and done repairs at 30% off. *ak the company operates fleet of 52 vehicles. eleven of these vehicles developed fuel tank cracs at low mileage. *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 12/23/2002 | 58540 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Diesel fuel tank filler neck failure. when filling with fuel filler neck leaks fuel. this was initially diagnosed in 2000. filler neck replaced. september 2001 tank mounts replaced in recall. this is the second failure of the fuel tank filler neck. ford refuses to make repairs under warranty. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 175178 | ||
| Recall 01v114000: possible fuel tank crack. i took my van in for brake work. it was discovered that there is a fuel tank crack. i received a recall report from my mechanic from alldate online stating that this is an issue that happens to my type of vehicle. it is a van that i use for work.*cw | |||