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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V062000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1994 to 03/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 20000 | 04/20/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/19/1998 | 03/27/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty passenger vans and stripped chassis. there is interference between the parking brake cable and the fuel line which, over time, can result in damage to the fuel line causing fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If there is fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel supply line. in addition, a piece of anti-abrasion insulation will be installed to prevent abrasion of the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin april 20, 1998.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.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, DIESEL | |||||
| 17467 | 01/01/2005 | 18366 | 10007319 | Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. *tt | 06/10/2004 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 95316 | 02/01/1995 | 39226 | Low performance/lack of power. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 96225 | 10/21/1996 | 50944 | Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 9568 | 03/01/1995 | 3055200 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95613 | 03/01/1995 | 39908 | A no start or reduced power condition may occur intermittently on some vehicles. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 9811339 | 09/01/1998 | 607508 | Information on the revised fuel injector o-ring kit. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 03218 | 10/30/2003 | 952512 | 10004819 | The water-in-fuel lamp may stay on and the fuel may be slow to drain or not drain at all when the fuel drain valve is opened. *tt | 01/08/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump and filter failed causing vehicle stalling. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump and filter failed causing vehicle stalling. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| When vehicle is started and tank is full there would be an excessive amount of gas fumes present. ford says vehicle was not included in a recall. mechanic has fixed vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank leaks gas when filled. fumes gets inside. don't know cause of problem. took back to dealer & told was vents. had them replaced. ford mfg. could not replace tank w/new tank from another motor home. | |||
| 05/12/1995 | |||
| When fuel tank is full, tank leaks out from top. *ak | |||