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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V146000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/08/1996 to 02/09/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 200 | 10/02/1996 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/01/1996 | 08/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used. this gusset is the attachment point for the rear strap of the mid-ship fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The subject fasteners can separate causing in the rear strap of the affected fuel tank to become disconnected. a loose or disconnected rear strap allows the fuel tank to possibly contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the crossmember gusset fasteners with the specified alternative fasteners (bolts). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin august 26, 1996. note: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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/12/1998 | 2 | 05/18/1996 | |
| Water leakage into the structure of the vehicle due to seal failure. mjs | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 12/16/1996 | 3 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Left and right door pillar cracked 3 times. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 10/17/1995 | |
| Tailgate failure. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 12/26/1996 | 1 | 02/15/1996 | |
| Center cross member defective. | |||