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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E056000 | UFI FILTERS USA | E (Equipment) | 58640 | 08/04/2006 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/13/2006 | 06/23/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V312000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1998 to 08/24/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 305 | 01/03/1999 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/07/1998 | 12/14/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the fuel line assemblies may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing, allowing leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin january 3, 1999.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, GASOLINE | |||||
| 15648 | 02/01/2002 | 630702 | Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the vehicle is being refueled. *tt | 04/19/2002 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 15480 | 12/01/2001 | 630585 | Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the vehicle is being re-fueled. *tt | 04/18/2002 | |
| 00201 | 10/02/2000 | 618539 | Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning. *jb | 04/16/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 02193 | 09/30/2002 | 10008588 | Driveability-idle-high idle speeds-throttle sticks after steady state driving in extreme cold ambient temperatures-vehicles built through 12/31/01 equipped with 4.6l engine. *mj | 08/09/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 14197 | 06/04/2000 | 613894 | Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition. *tt | 09/20/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 0398 | 05/12/2003 | 10002780 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt | 09/17/2003 | |
| 12574 | 03/01/1999 | 6091817 | Some owners may report slow fuel gauge response time during re-fueling. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 130000 | ||
| I have a 1999 ford expedition xlt with a 5.4 l v8 with 130k miles on it. i started my vehicle this morning and it sounded like the engine had exploded followed by grey smoke coming from under the hood. after inspecting the vehicle i discovered that the passenger side , second from the rear spark plug was blown out of the cylinder head.after some research i found that this is an all to common problem for certain year model fords. this a very dangerous defect and not only could someone get injured or stranded but could also be lethal if the gas from the cylinder were to ignite under the hood causing an explosion or engine fire. something should be done to prevent this. | |||
| 03/12/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. the contact stated the straps that supported the fuel tank were corroded and fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced both fuel tank straps at a cost of $278 to the contact. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 66,000. | |||
| 03/12/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. the contact stated the straps that supports the fuel tank was corroded and broken. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced both fuel tank straps. the vehicle was not under warranty and the cost was $278. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 66,000...mw | |||
| 11/06/2010 | 154000 | ||
| For the 2nd time i have had a spark plug blow out of the engine. this time the gas caught fire. i managed to beat it out with my jacket, unhook the fuel injector, anddrive the vehicle the rest of the way home. fortunately the fire started just as i opened the hood and i got it out before any damage could occur. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 122000 | ||
| A spark plug blew/popped out the head on our 1999 ford expedition, causing fuel vapor to leak out of the opening, and starting a small fire, which was quickly doused. this is the 2nd time in 3 years that this has occured, resulting in over $2000 in repair costs for each occurence. i am very frustrated as i have read thousands of complaints from other expedition, navigator, f-150, and f-250 owners with this same dangerious situation, and nothing has been done? peoples lives could be at risk with this issue? recall now! | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 140000 | ||
| My 1999 ford expedition had a spark pulg shoout out from the head on my way to my cabin april 2nd, 2010. i have 2 small children and was driving in a area with no cell coverage or gas stations. the fumes made the inside of my vechile smell horrible and had to drive to 17 miles with the windows down late at night. this is a bad engine from ford, i couldve been worse off with kids getting sick from gas fumes or being stranded in the middle of nowhere. | |||
| 01/09/2009 | 153000 | 1 | |
| Was driving car to work this morning. made a right hand turn and heard a knocking noise suddenly after completing turn. pulled to side of road and immediately shut down vehicle. after shutting down i smelled what appeared to be gasoline. called my insurance company and they had vehicle towed to ford dealership. after waiting a few hours they told me spark plug had popped out and cylinder head needed to be fixed along with plug, and it was indeed gasoline i smelled. they said it would need major repair to fix, and tried to convince me to pay and arm and a leg. i don't care about that, i care that my child could have been in car, as i pick her up every day from school. also mad that a fire could have started and ford does nothing about this problem and that there have been thousands of complaints from ford truck owners with expeditions and f150's from 97-02. something better be done to recall these faulty engine components, or families will suffer from ford's lack of safety with these plugs and cylinder heads/coils. *tr | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| Fuel line is leaking gas on top of the fuel tank. dealer notified. consumer indicated that the vehicle is running without any warranty. *ak | |||
| 08/03/2002 | 0 | 04/23/1999 | |
| Interior lights malfunctioning, daytime running lights not working correctly, heating/cooling system not working properly; stays on even when key is not in ignition. when ignition is turned on or off, the woofer makes a loud thumping sound. woofer inoperable. right sign wing never worked properly/ will not open or close. braking system is doubtful, it squeaks, and when gas is released engine and braking are not coordinated smoothly . constant squeaking when in motion. dealerships service repair personal neglect and refuse to find the causes, even though vehicle is still under warranty. *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 03/21/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Defective fuel line shut off - defective air bag - both did not deploy | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/07/2003 | 50000 | 1 | 11/05/1999 |
| While driving down road, fire erupted in engine compartment causing massive damage. *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 06/14/2000 | 6 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle stalls when crossing oncoming traffic - usually occurs when under 1/4 tank of gas. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 5 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Car stalls while sitting in a nose down postion for less than 2 minutes when 1/3 of tank or less. dealer and manufactuer indicate known problem in design, but no fix at this time. accident waiting to happen. *ak | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 5 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Car stalls within 2 minutes on a nose down incline with 1/3 of tank of fuel and almost impossible to restart. it is as if it runs out of fuel. | |||
| 09/28/1999 | 3 | ||
| While driving could smell engine burning oil which came through the vents. there was no oil leaking. coil broke in the engine/ windshield wipers would come on by themself, while the rear wiper does not work at all/ passenger door panel was loose & came off/ electrical system would cause lights to flicker on & off, and fuel gauge failed to register the correct amount of fuel when filled.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| No summary | |||
| 08/12/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| This is a replacement vehicle from ford for my 1999 ford expedition. the replacement vehicle has many of the same problems. the stalling when accelerating in an intersection is a serious safety problem. we we're nearly t- boned. ford sometimes admits that they are aware of the problems and then at times will deny them. please investigate | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| While filling up vehicle with gas and upon reaching 11 gallons, nozzle exploded, injuring consumer. fire department was called, and they said that since nozzle was plastic and not medal, it had nothing to grind out on. plastic createed electricity, a spark of electricity like if somone shocked an individual, that set off explosion. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 09/18/2010 | 186000 | ||
| My 1999 ford expedition blew a sparkplug. the cost to fix is ridiculous compared to the worth of my suv now. i checked online and this apparently happens all the time to this engine yet there has been no recall. what is up with this? this is dangerous and costly. if brakes for japanese carmakers are recalled why not plug problems which can create engine fires and strand people far from home? please help? | |||
| 03/20/2009 | 114000 | 1 | |
| 99 ford expedition blew out #3 spark plug and damaged coil, no forewarning of this , has 114,000miles, cost me $400 for a temp fix,,was told this is a common problem with the 5.4 engine, garage installed a repair sleeve and special plug,,no warranty,,i was 800 miles from home, when the plug blew, i thought somebody took a shot at me...it also ruined the coil. *tr | |||
| 04/17/2004 | 1 | ||
| 1999 ford expedition collided head-on with another vehicle. both were travelling at highway speeds. the expedition immediately caught fire, including the passenger compartment.the fire wall failed and fuel apparently fed the fire. | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 2 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Gas gauge reading is not accurate. fuel amount fluctuates. checked by dealer, no problem found. gauge still inaccurate. dealer informed me that the dash fuel gauge is not accurate and is there primarily for decoration. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||
| 08/21/1999 | 1 | 11/11/1999 | |
| The fuel pump sensor failed. yh | |||