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 - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V219000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/19/1999 to 07/26/1999 | 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 07/19/1999 to 07/26/1999 | 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). | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||
| 18217 | 10/01/2004 | 10010731 | Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator. *tt | 12/07/2004 | |
| 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 | |||
| 11/26/2006 | 47300 | 1 | |
| 2000 ford f250 leaked diesel fuel. *cc while returning from a trip the consumer noticed that the vehicle seemed to be using excessive amounts of fuel and was not getting the proper mileage. the consumer pulled over at a rest stop and notice fuel leaking. the entire undercarriage of the truck was covered in fuel. the consumer drove to the nearest auto parts store and replaced the plastic drain valve with a 3/8 bolt on the metal drain line. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 01/02/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Ihav egone to the dealership service department several times and asked for assistance with these problems. i have gotten no support from them. i have taken it in severn times and filled two dispute settelment claims. i am still waiting to hear from them, i feel we bought a thirty five thousand dollar headache! please help me to get this truck repaired or replaced. i feel we have given peninsula ford every opportunity to do the right thing, but they seem to not want to now that they have their money. i would not feel right selling this vehicle to someone,knowing that sooner or latter it will cause an accident, thanks for listening/helping. no safety defect listed. *ak (tiresize: 235/85r16) | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 5385 | 4 | 09/28/2000 | |
| The driver side axle broke. defective hose clamp and steering failed. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| Fuel gauage does not register correct levels of fuel, cause unknown. dealer cannot correct problem. please give any further details.*ak | |||