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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V231000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1995 to 08/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 670509 | 10/27/2000 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/17/2000 | 08/23/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks manufactured at the kansas city or norfolk assembly plants. the front fuel line assembly could have a hole rubbed through in one of two locations. the first location is below the fuel rail connection where the flexible hose is crimped to the steel tube. the bracket that attaches the front fuel line to the transmission could have been bent during assembly. the second location is at the rear steel tube section forward of the rear bracket. during installation the rear steel tubes of the front fuel line assembly could have been bent downward. in vehicles equipped with a manual 4xz4 transfer case shifter, the shifter linkage may contact the steel tubes as it is being shifted between 4h, 4l, 2l and neutral. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary. owner notification began october 27, 2000. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| BC2297970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52793 | When the air cleaner is being replaced, the drain mechanism on the bottom of the air cleaner case is to be cleaned of obstructions. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| BC0750961017 | 10/17/1996 | 50389 | Spade terminal between sender & fuel pump has been changed to a eyelet terminal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 02E17 | 03/01/2002 | 633550 | Subject regarding heater hose to fuel rail flex line inspection. *jg | 09/23/2002 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 980323 | 01/01/1998 | 607727 | Dtc's p1211/1212 icp pressure higher/lower than expected. | 02/15/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| BC0884961004 | 10/04/1996 | 50441 | For misfire concerns on 4.2l/4.6l/5.4l/6.8l engines. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
| BC0124970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51035 | For customer concerns of stall, rough idle, lacks power, poor fuel economy, backfire, surge under heavy acceleration, loss in fuel pressure under acceleration of excessive fuel pressure. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1013297020 | 01/02/1997 | 51196 | Stall, rough idle, lacks power, poor fuel economy, backfire, surge under heavy acceleration, loss in fuel pressure under acceleration or excessive fuel pressure and/or mil activation with dtcs. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 15113 | 08/01/2001 | 624689 | Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition. *yd | 11/08/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 09/28/2000 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Fuel was spraying out at an alarming rate. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Fuel tank selector valve needed to be changed because while driving at about 35 mph vehicle stalled underneath a railroad track. contacted dealer, and dealer could not do anything for him. *ak the dealer replaced selector switch to correct the problem. customer never received a recall notice but he is expreincing a seletctor switch problem.( the recall was on ford f150 1989 not on f250). *yh | |||
| 10/23/2000 | 1 | 08/27/1997 | |
| Fuel selector switch got stuck in did position, causing engine to quit right in the middle of traffic. just like recall 91s39. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 86000 | 1 | |
| There was fuel leaking from the gas tank. ts *jb | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| No summary (tiresize: 245 85rl6)( dot number: tire size: 245 85rl6 ) | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| No summary( dot number: tire size: 245 85rl6 ) | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 09/27/1999 | |||
| Shield around the gas tank is too close to the driveshaft. this was noticed when employee was putting a trailer hitch on the truck. the truck was towed to the dealership for repairs. please list other vehcile identification numbers. *ak | |||