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 | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01I008000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/22/1989 to 08/24/1993 | I | 1556221 | 07/09/2001 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/19/2001 | 07/19/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1990-1993 ford f-series vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks and 4.9, 5.0,5.8, or 7.5 liter gasoline fueled engines. some vehicles can experience a cross tank fuel flow condition due to a damaged check valve in the fuel pump/sender assembly. fuel may be supplied from one tank and some or all of the unused fuel may be returned to the other tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford is extending the warranty for potential fuel cross-flow to 12 years of service or 150,000 miles from the vehicle's warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this cover will automatically transfer to subsequent owners at no charge. if a vehicle already has more than 150,000 miles, this overage will last until december 31, 2001. if the vehicle is experiencing a fuel cross-flow condition, dealers will repair the condition free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford has decided to conduct an extended coverage program to extend the warranty coverage for potential fuel cross flow problems. owners can contact ford at1-866-436-7332, concerning this program. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V125000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 1131000 | 10/28/1993 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/02/1993 | 07/27/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. when this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel tank assembly.vehicle description: light trucks and chassis cabs with gasoline engines anddual fuel tanks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not corrected within a reasonable time without chargeor the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance,please contact ford's customer assistance center, 300 renaissance center,p.o. box 43360, detroit, mi 48243. also contact the national highway trafficsafety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 00V424000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/18/1992 to 08/24/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 275000 | 07/09/2001 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/29/2000 | 12/29/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty trucks and cab chassis equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. the carbon steel fuel pressure regulator in the fuel system can wear out during the life of the vehicle. if the fuel pressure regulator malfunctions, it can cause high fuel system pressure, which damages the fuel pump check valve. this allows fuel to be transferred from one tank to the other, possibly overfilling the non-operating tank, resulting in fuel overflow past the filler cap. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will have a stainless steel fuel pressure regulator installed. owner notification began july 9, 2001. 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 1-866-436-7332. (see previous nhtsa recall 93v-125/ford recall 93s68). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/19/2000 | 1 | 10/20/1993 | |
| Consumer was fueling truck with gas when it suddenly shot back out of tank and went all over him; arms , stomach, etc. reported this to gas station where he was filling his tank at the time. *ak recall 93v125, however consumer's vehicle is not included, consumer was injured by the gasoline burns. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 05/22/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| With both tanks full of fuel & the rear tank is switched on,the gasoline is pumped back into the front tank.since the rear tank holds 16 gallons of gasoline it is pumped to the front tank,overflowing out the fill nozzle onto the ground. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the fuel tank, fuel pump and emissions filter were replaced.*jb | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| Ea93020; front tank was filling up rear tank which could have caused fuel to spill over. but, consumer was able to switch over to the front tank before it spilled. ford claimed fuel pump in the rear tank will need to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 09/04/1998 | 1 | 06/05/1998 | |
| Fuel pumps for both tanks on the duel system failed causing leaking of gas. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Consumer received recall campaign number 00v424000. dealership informed consumer that if his vehicle has not experienced the problem defined by recall, they will perform no service on that vehicle. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 10/26/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Fuel injector failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 10/26/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Multi-port injector failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 02/21/2005 | 2 | ||
| Nhtsa recall campaign 01i008000 concerning fuel cross flow. after having recall repairs performed the problem recurred. vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 08/20/1993 | ||
| Fuel pump empties the fuel into the other tank immediately. *ak | |||
| Vehicle has dual fuel tanks. while driving fuel overflows to the other tank, causing gas to run out. consumer also notes of recall for problem but vin no. was not included. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1998 | |||
| When driving the truck, the fuel from the front fuel tank transfers to the rear fuel tank, causing the fuel to overflow from the filler neck. the problem has been corrected at owner's expense. truck was not included in recall # 93s68. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer had vehicle repaired under recall campaign 01i008000 for fuel crossover. repair did not remedy defect. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| Consumer received recall 93v125000 for a malfunctioned fuel tank check valve consumer took vehicle in, and had it fixed. soon after problem still occurred, repairs did not work. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 08/16/2001 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle has dual tanks; fuel is moving form one tank to the other, and fuel leaks onto the ground. dealer is refusing to repair vehicle. after trying to remedy problem twice, dealer stated it is no longer their responsibility.*ak *slc | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Existing recall- fuel dumped into rear tank causing fuel spill also creating excessive pressure in rear tank. *ak | |||
| Dual fuel tanks. fuel is running from front tank to rear which is causing it to overflow and leak onto street, resulting in fire hazard. dealer replaced pump assembly, and other related parts, but defect still occurs. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| Ea93020; front tank was filling up rear tank which could have caused fuel to spill over. but, consumer was able to switch over to the front tank before it spilled. ford claimed fuel pump in the rear tank will need to be replaced.*ak | |||
| A portion of unused fuel from one tank is returning to the second tank, resulting in fuel leakage. a recall was issued on vehicle make, however this vehicle was not included. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| Fuel tank overflows with fuel which may cause a fire if source of ignition was present. ford did a recall on this vehicle, but problem is on both tanks. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1998 | |||
| Consumer filled both tanks on vehicle. upon driving vehicle began to spill fuel. recall 93v125000. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1998 | |||
| Consumer filled both tanks on truck, began to drive down the street and fuel spilled on the road, could have caused an explosion. recall # 93v125.000. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| A portion of unused fuel from one tank is being returned to the second tank, causing fuel leakage. a recall has been issued on the make and model. however this vehicle was not included. owner has contacted the manufacturer. *ak recall number is 93s68. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/12/2009 | 295251 | 1 | |
| This is about a fuel tank delivery and air induction bulletin, cross tank fuel flow problem my ford f250 truck is having. i have notified my local dealership and ford customer service, they both say there is no recall for this vehicle. but i found a nhtsa campaign # 93v12500 describing exactly what has been happening for the last 6 months. it needs to be fixed and is expensive, but i can't get any satisfaction from ford, i'm hoping you can help. *tr updated 04/15/10.*jb | |||
| 160000 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle experienced the same defect related to the fuel tank overflowing as stated in recall 010i 008 000. the consumers vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. the consumer had the vehicle repaired at his expense. *ak *cb *nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the fuel tank, fuel pump and emissions filter were replaced.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle's gas tank had a hole in the float and the gauage ceased to work, the consumer had it fixed and sold the vehicle, the component was on recall but the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin, the consumer is requesting reimbursement. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received a recall (01i-008) on fuel pressure regulator, however the dealer indicated that unless the vehicle had a fuel pressure problem, it would not be serviced, because it is not considered a recall.*yh | |||
| 05/19/2000 | 1 | 10/20/1993 | |
| Consumer was fueling truck with gas when it suddenly shot back out of tank and went all over him; arms , stomach, etc. reported this to gas station where he was filling his tank at the time. *ak recall 93v125, however consumer's vehicle is not included, consumer was injured by the gasoline burns. *slc | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| Consumer is having problems with fuel tank whic is similar to problems mentioned in recall 00v42400o. *ak one of the tank had been replaced. the consumer feels the manufacturer should be responsible for all the repairs. *yh | |||
| 1 | 02/18/1994 | ||
| A portion of unused fuel is being sent to second tank, causing fuel leakage. a recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak *slc | |||
| 12/11/1999 | 0 | ||
| There is a gas leak within vehicle. an open investigation for this problem, but consumer's recall was not part of it. consumer had same problem as recall 93v125oo, fuel tank assembly. *ak | |||
| 12/14/1999 | 1 | 02/08/1993 | |
| While driving down the highway stopped at a light and gentleman was honking to get consumer's attention because he noticed a gas leak. took vehicle to a local mechanic, and had the cross tank fuel flow check valve and the fuel regulator replaced. *akdealer replaced upper radiator hose. *et | |||
| 10/20/1993 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| Consumers tank was leaking per recall 93v125 but was not repaired under recall due to vin. nlm | |||
| 04/03/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| No summary | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Back tank started leaking last summer. rear tank started in january this year. gasoline in garage caused hazard. vejhicle washed regularly. both tanks rusted at seams, possibly on left side of saddle. replaced tanks at my cost but advised where it was don | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| Recall related, 93v125000, malfunctioning of the check valve, causing the fuel not to switch tanks and build pressure, resulting in loss of fuel. *ak | |||
| 06/07/1996 | |||
| Fuel leakage from the fuel tank while driving. *ak | |||
| 02/12/1996 | |||
| The fuel tank has been replaced by the recall and now the tank just spills the gas all over the ground. please describe. tt | |||
| 11/18/1995 | |||
| The fuel tank leaks 89s70. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/14/1999 | 1 | 02/08/1993 | |
| While driving down the highway stopped at a light and gentleman was honking to get consumer's attention because he noticed a gas leak. took vehicle to a local mechanic, and had the cross tank fuel flow check valve and the fuel regulator replaced. *akdealer replaced upper radiator hose. *et | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||
| 10/26/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Pressure regulator failed. | |||