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 - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed a gas smell inside of vehicle while traveling. saw gas pouring out of gas tank. vehicle was serviced, technician replaced fuel pump sending unit. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 08/12/1998 | ||
| Vehicle was blowing out fuel. has dual fuel tanks. fuel overflowed past filler cap. fuel tank selector valve had malfunctioned. called dealer. vehicle not under recall (991v14600) due to vin. *yc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed a gas smell inside of vehicle while traveling. saw gas pouring out of gas tank. vehicle was serviced, technician replaced fuel pump sending unit. *ak | |||
| 04/02/2002 | 0 | ||
| Gas tank does not work. consumer can be riding down the street and automobile will cut off. this happens when riding on rear tank only.*ak | |||
| 10/08/1997 | 5 | ||
| Owner claims that fuel is leaking from the gas tanks. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE | |||
| Took truck to dealer had it fixed under recall 91v146000, consumer still having same problem. please describe. *ak | |||