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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V114000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1988 to 04/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 3000 | 08/09/1989 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/14/1989 | 07/24/1989 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Shields on the fronts of the midship mounted fuel tanks were omitted during assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Trucks would not comply with 30 mph impact test offmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install fuel tank shields. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:fuel tank shields/fmvss 301.vehicle description:4 x 2 pickup trucks with 133 inch wheelbase and manualtransmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V182000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1988 to 09/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 300 | 12/27/1988 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/18/1988 | 11/29/1988 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel reservoir shields, that protect the reservoir from contact by the transfer case in certain frontal impacts, were not installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel spillage in excess of that permitted by fmvss 301could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install fuel reservoir protective shields. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel reservoir shield/fmvss 301.vehicle description: light duty trucks with gvwr over 8,500 lbs. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/21/1995 | |||
| After filling the fuel tank up, dual tanks, and filled the front, under the hood fire engine compartment. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 01/10/2008 | 145000 | 1 | 07/15/2002 |
| Fuel is being pumped out of front tank on to ground, see 91v146000 ford can not tell me if the recall has or has not been done on this truck. seems if the truck is over 10 years old they don't keep track or something... *tr | |||
| 10 | 01/01/2096 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 08/14/2008 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1989 ford f250. while driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel coming from outside of the vehicle. the driver pulled over to the side of the road and observed fuel leaking from the auxiliary tank. immediately, the fuel tank cap was removed and fuel sprayed out of the tank onto his clothing. there were no personal injuries sustained. on a separate occasion, the main fuel tank failed in the same manner. the manufacturer was notified and discovered nhtsa campaign id number 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline,storage;auxiliary tank;selector devices). the vin was excluded from the recall, although the failures were identical. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage is 105,000. updated 03/18/09. *jb | |||
| 01/10/2008 | 145000 | 1 | 07/15/2002 |
| Fuel is being pumped out of front tank on to ground, see 91v146000 ford can not tell me if the recall has or has not been done on this truck. seems if the truck is over 10 years old they don't keep track or something... *tr | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 91v146000 concerning the auxiliary tank devices. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. no repairs have been made. *ak updated 02/28/06. | |||
| 10/16/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 08/06/2004 |
| Fuel leaked out past the filler cap while driving. this was due to the defect described in the fuel tank auxiliary selector and switch recall 91v146000 but the vehicle identification number was not included. *jb the dual fuel tank selection valve failed causing an overflow condition in one tank with overflow of fuel. *sc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel tank selector and switch experienced the same defect as stated in recall 91v146000; however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 12/14/2002 | 200 | ||
| Fuel tank auxiliary selector switch problem, overflow from one tank to the other, resulting of overflow of fuel past the filler cap. same as nhtsa campaign id 91v146000. however my vehicle was manufactured slightly before the earliest cutoff date of 2/1989. ts | |||
| 02/24/2002 | |||
| Recall 91 v 146 000/auxillary selector and switch:portion of unused fuel from one tank to be returned to second tank. when this occurred, second tank exceeded, causing fuel spillages. dealer and the manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/18/2001 | |||
| Fuel is leaking out of fuel tank, fuel is bypassing fron one fuel tank to another. when capacity of one tank is full, fuel leaks out. also, recall 91v146000/ manufacturer's recall 91s30 wa sissued on this make/model. however, this vehicle not included due to vin. consumer has noticed this problem since 1998. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 03/02/1999 | |||
| Recall 91s39. both tanks were filled. when driving fuel runs out of fuel cap of other tank. dealer contacted and is aware of problem. vehicle does not comply with recall. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Recall number 91v146000 mfr # 91s39; gas overflows from rear tank to front tank when tank selector switch in cab is on rear. gas fumes can be strong. on separate occasions the vehicle has stalled when switching tanks from rear to front. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1996 | |||
| Fuel tank,auxillary recall #91v146, dual tanks : when filling rear fuel goes to front and flows to the ground. called manufacturer and his said that vehicle was not on recall, but is currently having the same gas overflow problem. *ak | |||
| 05/11/1992 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank leaked internally prior to/after recall repairs (91v-146). *ak *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/28/2009 | 95000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1989 ford f250 pickup truck. he noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle; although, there were several recalls related to the fuel system, his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 89v114000, fuel system, gasoline storage auxiliary tank, 91v146000, fuel system, gasoline storage, auxiliary tank selector devices and 88v182000, fuel system, gasoline storage, tank assembly mounting . no repairs were made. the manufacturer assumed no liability for the repairs. the failure and current mileages were under under 95,000. the vin was not accepted in the system. | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Fuel tank was leaking due the defective check valve in recall 91v146000. but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin although it had the same problem. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 02/23/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1989 | |
| Main auxillary fuel tank failed due to corrosion. yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Dual tank and valve failed causing gas to overflow when gas was coming from rear tank. mjs | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank damaged due to rust. | |||
| 08/19/1996 | |||
| The rear tank is leaking diesel fuel. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 05/20/1997 | 1 | ||
| Fuel system failure caused vehicle fire. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/07/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1989 | |
| Fuel tank exploded resulting in fire. | |||