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 - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V146000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1989 to 02/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 350000 | 12/20/1991 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/04/1991 | 09/30/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank, auxilliary.vehicle description: vans and light trucks with dual fuel tanks produced in thefollowing periods: f150, f250, and f350 light trucks built between february 28,1989 and july, 1989; econoline built between february 28, 1989 andfebruary 11, 1991.note: ford has agreed to recall these vehicles but parts are not yet available.parts will be available in december 1991. you will receive a letter from fordadvising you when to schedule an appointment with your dealer to have the recallwork performed. in the mean time, you can take the following precautions:fill each tank to only 1/3 full.if your vehicle leaks fuel or if you smell fuel, stop using the vehicle andcall ford at (313) 446-4654 and advise them of your problem. refer to fordsafety recall number 91s39. an operator will take your name and telephonenumber. a ford representative will call you back. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Auxiliary tank leaked fuel and emmited fumes due to incorrect installation of fuel tank. the fumes made driver /passenger nauseated. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| Consumer noticed a portion of unused fuel was returning to the front tank when the front tank was full. also, there was a a fuel spillage which was causing a fire hazard. consumer has contacted the dealer. dealer noted that recall 93v125000/ fuel tank auxillary selected and switch dealt with the same problem. however, this vehicle was not under recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| While driving tank switch over valve causes overflow of fuel through nozzle where gas is poured in. consumer notes of recall for problem, but vehicle was not included. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| The duel fuel tank selector valve malfunctioned, causing an oveflow condition in the front fuel tank, and resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap. there is a recall on the vehicle. owner 's vehicle was not included in the recall. manufacturer contacted. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/06/1998 | 1 | ||
| Problem reported by nhtsa campaign number 91v14600, however, ford indicated that this vehicle is not subject to the resultant recall. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| Consumer smelled gasoline. started to open gas cap, and gasoline started gushing out. since then gasoline mileage has gone down. *ak *slc | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| When consumer fills up gas tank gasoline comes out through the filler cap and falls onto the ground. *ak | |||