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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V040000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1989 to 08/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 89770 | 03/25/1994 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/23/1994 | 03/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steel fuel return tubes that connect the frame fuel return lines with the engine fuel rail can contact the pinch weld flange connecting the dash panel to the floor pan. continued contact leads to abrasion of the steel fuel return tube and eventually results in a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Abrasion of the steel tube wall that eventually causes a fuel leak may result in a fire, if a source of ignition is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford dealers will replace the fuel return tubes with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon tubes. dealers will also inspect the fuel supply tubes. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel lines; metallic.vehicle description: light duty and super duty pickup trucks and chassis over 8,500 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating equipped with 7.5l engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V141000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1989 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 1100 | 08/04/1989 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/15/1989 | 08/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel could be transferred from one tank to the other,possibly resulting in fuel overflow and spillage, in presence of an ignitionsource, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace fuel line assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:fuel line assembly.vehicle description:light duty trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 02/04/2002 | 1 | ||
| I am speaking on behalf of the owner, i am ted schore of ocala,fl pineywoods automotive 352-629-6727 the customer had the truck towed in because of a no start (battery was bad) and after the repair and running noticed a fuel smell and large fuel leak from the bell housing area. the leak was from the fuel return line from the pressure regulator to the connection to the line from the tank, approx 12 inches long and metal. the pinch weld above the bell housing rubbed the line through. i check for service bulletins and recalls and found a recall number 94s80, i called the local ford dealer to arrange towing and for the recall to be performed and was told the recall had already been done by bay harbor ford in englewood florida. i called the 1-800 number given to me by the local dealer (dearborn?) and was told the it had indeed been done but they were not going to do anything about it now, i informed them that although they show it being done that it was not they pretty much said it was not fords problem and the customer would have to pay to have it repaired. well my problem is this. the bay harbor ford has been paid to perform the recall but it has not been done. the old line was metal where the new recall was for a plastic line, the kit also had a vinyl trim piece to cover the pinch weld that rubbed the line in the first place. the kit number from ford was f4tz-9j332-a i was told it was on national back order but the parts man was able to get it through another ford dealer. i just wanted to inform you of this because it was a real fire danger and unsafe to drive. fords attitude was just plain wrong. i would think that the dearborn office would have paid to have the truck towed to the nearest dealer, inspected, made note of the recall not being done, performed the recall and go after bay harbor ford, but in so many words i was told tough. i think i saved them from a big lawsuit as the customer hauls horses. big dollar horses. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/25/1997 | 1 | 04/16/1996 | |
| Fuel pump failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 10/28/1997 | 1 | 04/16/1996 | |
| Fuel injectors failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
| 08/24/2004 | 180000 | 2 | |
| Vehicle was taken to dealer for recall repairs about 5 years ago. vehicle had duel gas tanks. the recall was issued because one tank would pump gas into the other tank, and when it was full it would spill over, creating a fire hazard. after recall repairs were done the problem recurred. consumer felt that the proper work for the recall was insufficiently done because of what was happening currently. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 44470 | 2 | 06/06/1998 |
| Dt: the cross over of the fuel improperly overfills the second tank, spilling fuel out of vehicle. there were 2 safety recalls of this item. but ford was saying that one recall was taken care of by a previous owner. the second recall expired, and ford will not fix this problem. ford has been contacted by the customer and the repair facility. ford was still not willing to help. this has been a problem for a couple of months. the customer was having it repaired at his own expense. if there was a safety issue on this problem it should be taken care off by dealer no matter how many times it comes up.*ak *jb | |||
| 07/15/1999 | |||
| 93 v 125 000/fuel tank assembly: vehicle experienced a portion of unused fuel from one tank to be returned to second tank. when this occurred second tank exceeded, causing fuel spillages. spilled fuel could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vin showed that recall repairs were done on this vehicle. but problem has reoccurred, and dealer refused to help in this matter. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter: *ak | |||
| 09/27/1999 | 0 | ||
| When filling up both dual tanks fuel spits back out and that could cause a fire. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1998 | |||
| Fuel tank selection switch failure. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| There has been multiple recall notices for the ford f-series dual fuel tank design flaw. when both tanks on my truck are filled to capacity, one tank will empty its contents into the other full fuel tank and will spray out fuel on to the road and other vehicles posing a great fire hazard. each time i have taken my truck in to have the recall performed on my truck by the local dealer (mccullom ford in spokane wa) they have returned my truck without fixing the problem. they have indicated that they have performed fords recommended fix and that it has not solved the problem. this is a ford motor co. design flaw. i would like more information on how i can have this unsafe condition addressed. thank you.*ak | |||
| 10/25/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1990 | |
| Consumer was traveling 60 mph & vehicle stalled. rear fuel tank spilled gas all over highway. when vehicle was being towed to ford dealer fuel tank fell off. shield that guards the tank dropped & gas lines were disconnected. *ak | |||