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 - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 9818 | 01/19/1998 | 605568 | Fuel pump replacement procedure - service tip. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 982694 | 04/01/1998 | 603582 | Conditions with the adapter tool # 014-00931-2 is installed on the fuel pump inlet as described, damage to the fuel pump will occur. *yc | 02/25/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 04E10 | 05/01/2004 | 10007812 | Emission recall 04e10: compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles - fitting connector replacement. *mj | 07/12/2004 | |
| 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, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 6505 | 07/01/1999 | 610662 | Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve on natural gas vehicles. *tt | 05/10/2000 | |
| 12890 | 06/01/1999 | 606919 | Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve thread. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 99E03 | 10/01/1999 | 6089616 | Emission recall for vehicles that were built with a fuel filler-valve which could leak while the vehicle is being operated which can exceed evaporative emissions standards. *tt | 02/09/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||||
| 15271 | 09/01/2001 | 625804 | Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available. *jg | 12/03/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| 11456 | 10/30/2003 | 10004871 | Correct fuel pressure test adapter. ford special service message. *tt | 01/12/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 79000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford econoline e150. the contact stated that the gas tank had fractured and was leaking gas. the dealer had not been notified. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 85,000. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000. the vin was unavailable. bw | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/14/2004 | 80000 | 1 | |
| The consumer experienced a gas leak coming from the top of the fuel tank. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the leak was the result of a rusted hole in the top of the fuel tank. provide further details. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | 12/07/2001 | |
| The fuel tank cracked on the upper portion of the tank in the area where the middle strap crossed the tank. the consumer contacted ford motor co., however there were no recalls, therefore there was no assistance with the purchase of a new fuel tank. *jb *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Gasoline could not be put into vehicle because of a broken hose that caused vehicle to lose gasoline. dealer has been contacted. *akfaulty filler hose caused fuel to leak out of the vehicle when being filled. nlm | |||
| 04/10/2000 | |||
| Reported vehicle leaking gasoline. found ford econoline wheelchair van on level parking lot with gasoline leaking from fuel tank fill assembly. fd refused to allow user (son of owner) to drive the van due to fire hazard. van towed to local service garage. fuel fill assembly was after market instalation, combination of pipes, fittings, hoses and clamps. with unloaded vehicle on level parking lot a portion of the fill hose was approximately two inches above the rear axel. hose showed signs of contact with axel. gasoline appeared to be leaking from this hose. fd took pictures. fd spoke with owner, user and mr. mark lore, president of ride-a-way vans. this report filed by tom richardson, captain, durham fire department, 52 college rd, durham, nh 03824, v 603-868-5531, f 603-862-1513, home 603-868-7382, trichardson@ci.durham.nh.us and tomr736570@aol.com. *ak | |||