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 - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V194000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/23/1998 to 08/04/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1700 | 08/14/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/19/1998 | 08/28/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. the fuel pressure regulator o-ring may have been damaged when the fuel pressure regulator was installed in the engine fuel rail. if the o-ring is damaged, fuel vapor or leakage could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If an ignition source is present, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | No owner notification is required at this time.all vehicles are still in dealer's possession. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V219000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/05/1998 to 05/25/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 245300 | 12/01/1999 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/12/1999 | 08/17/1999 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 mph front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 1, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 99V311000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/05/1998 to 07/18/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 107540 | 12/01/1999 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/04/1999 | 11/08/1999 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. in a 30 mph frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally. during the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 99s32.owner notification is expected to begin during november/december 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 99V093001 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1998 to 03/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 293650 | 08/30/1999 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/27/1999 | 04/29/1999 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 6 and 8 beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through march 21, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. six attachment bolts (m12 bolts) may have been damaged during the 30 mph front barrier test allowing the bolts to shift or become detached, resulting in fuel spillage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will augment the box-to-chassis attachment by installing box-to-chassis retaining cables. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 30, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V093002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/05/1998 to 06/04/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 102700 | 08/30/1999 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/27/1999 | 10/10/2000 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6 beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through june 4, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. contact between the fuel tank and a fuel tank locator bracket during a front barrier impact test resulted in a cut in the tank, resulting in fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel tank locator bracket with a similar bracket whose design has been revised to incorporate more rounded surfaces where contact with the tank occurs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 30, 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 | |||||
| 15742 | 03/01/2002 | 636380 | Information on vehicles exhibiting a perceived poor fuel range / economy, and or a faulty fuel gauge. *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| 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, OTHER | |||||
| 12574 | 03/01/1999 | 6091817 | Some owners may report slow fuel gauge response time during re-fueling. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
| 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, DIESEL | |||
| 08/05/2009 | 187821 | 1 | 04/15/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f250. while driving at any speed, the vehicle began to shake and then shut off. the contact also noticed that smoke would appear from the gas tank when fuel was placed in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the fuel line needed to be replaced. the failure still persists. the current and failure mileages were 187,821. updated 9/1/09 *cn | |||
| 08/14/2004 | 94000 | 1 | 03/19/2002 |
| After filling the vehicle with gas, the gas gauge was half full, then almost empty. after noticing the gas gauge the consumer pulled off to the side of the road. a state trooper noticed gas on the ground. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated there was a leak in the gas line. *ak *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 240000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled as the fuel tank straps fractured. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the straps were rusted and corroded. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was approximately 240,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 240000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle had stalled when the fuel tank strap had fractured. after inspecting the vehicle,he noticed that the strap was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was not inspected nor repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted either. the failure and current mileages were approximately 240,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 01/05/2000 | |||
| Recall 99v311000 concerning fuel system. parts are not avaliable. *ak | |||
| Consumrer received recall letter 93v311000. contacted dealer no parts available to correct recall problem, consumer has a total of six vehicle that are included in this recall. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1999 | |||
| Received recall 99v093000 over 8 weeks ago. contacted dealer to set an appointment. was informed no parts available. would notified when parts were in. contacted manufacturer, who in turn, said to contact dealer. consumer has been getting the run around trying to get recall repair work done. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1999 | |||
| Received recall notice over 9 weeks ago. for fmvss 301 fuel system integrity. contacted dealer. informed no parts available. contacted manufacturer who said to contact dealer. went back & forth, back & forth. then received another notice, indicating work not done. owner getting fraustrated & upset. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 10/13/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Fuel line routing on top of engine allowed an abrasion hole in a pressurized feed line. the routing of the fuel feed line was too close to the feed line on one of the cylinder fuel injection lines. a 3/8 high pressure line developed a hole and fed fuel to top of engine intake manifold valley. this engine has a turbo charged injection and fuel came incontact with hot componets. the dealer fixed the symptom of the leak by brazing the hole close with metal flux. the root problem of too close of fuel line routing was not addressed, therefore leading to a potential under the hood fire. i do not know if this problem is related to only this vehicle or the 7.3l series motor from from ford for the f-250 trucks. secondly, as an aviation repair technician, i do not feel a fix of this type on a high pressure fuel line should be the proper repair action, the line should be replaced. the root cause of the abrasion thru the line should be addressed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 11/15/1998 | 5 | 08/26/1998 | |
| At 20,000 miles ongoing problem with loss of power after 1/2 hours of running and stalling out when applying accelerator pedal from a stop position. vehicle been in dealer shop on five occasions, and probelem still reoccurring. *ak dealer has replaced the fuel pump, air flow sensor, mass air flow sensor, and the o2 sensors, some of these have been replaced more than once and vehicle continues to lose power and stall. door ajar light illuminated, dealer ordered left door jam switch. fuel gauge reads full when it is not, dealer replaced fuel sender. consumer states passenger front rim is warped. shifter handle bezel keeps popping off, transmission would not go into all gears, when backing in reverse, ther is a squealing noise. left door cylinder replaced. abs light illuminated when going in reverse. air conditioner does not get cold. *slc | |||
| 06/17/2000 | 5 | ||
| While driving saw smoke was coming from the passenger side dashboard. then, got out of vehicle and disconnected battery. wire harness and fuel pump had been replaced four times. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/14/2004 | 94000 | 1 | 03/19/2002 |
| After filling the vehicle with gas, the gas gauge was half full, then almost empty. after noticing the gas gauge the consumer pulled off to the side of the road. a state trooper noticed gas on the ground. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated there was a leak in the gas line. *ak *jb | |||
| Recall # 99v311000 ford/fmvss 301; vehicle crash: cut off system. dealer stated that because there is not a hole underneath, they will not correct. but owner will be given cords to fix if frames change. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | |||
| During inclement weather brake failed when applied. consumeer tried to avoid hitting vehicle in front and hit a pole. there was no deployment of driver and passenger side airbages and the seat belt did not restrain driver and kill swith failed. yh | |||
| Consumer was involved in a 40 mph collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. also, the automatic fuel system did not cut off. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 4 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Somtimes when shifting from two wheel drive to four wheel drive four wheel drive dose not engage. when driving on wet pavment it kicks out of four wheel drive on its own. dealer has been contacted.*ak sometimes, the habs do not lock. the o-rings was repaired for times. *yh | |||
| The o-ring injectors are prematurely breaking, causing engine to run out of oil, and resulting in engine completely shutting down. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| The vehicle is leaking fuel . the dealer has replaced the o-rings three times, and the problem still exists. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 01/12/1999 | 2 | 11/29/1998 | |
| Fuel injector regulator malfunctioned,causing vehicle to leak fuel. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Consumer is experiencing a problem with the dual fuel tanks . fuel crossing over between fuel tanks at random intervals. dealership has informed consumer that his vehicle was not affected by any recalls. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received recall 99v-093001, however is not satisfied with the dealership and the time of recall repairs. *slc | |||
| Dealer unable to perform recall repair 99s32 of the fuel system integrity because where is a fifth wheel in the bed of the truck. nlm | |||
| 1 | 08/20/1998 | ||
| Hit object in the road, puncturing the gas tank which had no protective covering. consumer believes that this covering should be a requirement, not just an option. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/09/1998 | |||
| Whenever driving during the day or during the night interior lights & back lights would come on & then go off. the fuel tank also leaked fuel. have taken vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic there was no way the problem could be corrected. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| Consumer took car to dealer. dealer said that they replaced the recall. consumer received another recall notice from ford. took car to a different dealer. they put the car up, and said the first recall had never been taken care off. *ak | |||
| 08/29/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| The vehicle was taken into the ford dealer for a safety recall pertaining to the fuel tank mounting system. they could not complete the recall work because the fuel tank was leaking from a hole in the bottom of the tank. the dealer stated that the tank had a puncture that was caused by some object that bounced off the road. the tank is made of plastic and has no shield to protect it from road debris. had this been a gasoline tank instead of diesel fuel it could very well have exploded when the object struck the tank. the vehicle should be recalled and at the very least a shield should be mounted on the frame to protect the tank from being hit by foreign objects. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Tire separation resulted in damage to truck - replaced fuel fill line, repaired lt side panel 8 ft box, paint touch up.*ak (tiresize: 26575r16)( dot number: tire size: 26575r16 ) | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Email foia rec'd fm webmaster complaint integrity of the fuel system and post collision fuel-fed fires for the model year 1999 and 2000 ford f250 or f350 trucks.*mr *cb | |||