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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V282000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/18/2001 to 03/20/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 64 | 09/03/2003 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/05/2003 | 08/07/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain cutaway chassis cab with the school bus option, two brackets and two outrigger members are missing in the area of the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The brackets and outrigger members are intended to enhance crash performance. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford will send technicians to the owner's location to inspect and add the brackets and outriggers as required. owner notification began on september 3, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 03s06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 - 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, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||||
| 15271 | 09/01/2001 | 625804 | Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available. *jg | 12/03/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 09/20/2009 | 74000 | 1 | |
| Ambulance on ford e-450 and f-350 chassis have had major fuel system failures. both ambulances in the past year have had the lining of the dieself fuel tanks rust off and get pulled into the fuel system. the metal flakes have ruined sending units,fuel pumps, diesel injectors, fuel filters and filter housings. it has caused the ambulances to stall while transporting critically ill patients to the hospital. ir has also cost close to $9000.00 to fix both ambulances. the fix was to replace all fuel components from the diesel tank forward to the diesel manifold. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 ford econoline. while driving at different speeds, the contact noticed that the vehicle would lose power and resist acceleration. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose the exact failure. the fuel filler was replaced approximately ten times. the fuel injectors were replaced twice. the independent mechanic stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced due to corrosion. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. kmj | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 ford econoline. while driving at different speeds the contact noticed the vehicle would lose power and not accelerate properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the technician was unable to diagnose the exact failure. the fuel filler was replaced approximately ten different times. the fuel injecters were replaced twice. the independent mechanic stated the fuel tank would have to be replaced due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ds | |||