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 - 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 | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 79000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1991 ford f-350. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle would not restart and was towed home. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed one of the dual fuel tanks was full and one was empty. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure and current mileages were 79,000. sm. | |||
| 07/06/1999 | |||
| While driving at 65mph fuel vapor locked , causing vehicle to cut off. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| We had the fuel pump replaced two times, the first time was because of the fuel running back and forth between the tanks. the next time is because the fuel pump was faulty and would not send fuel to engine properly, it would cut out. now we can't use th | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
| While vehicle was running off second tank, the first tank was pushing fuel out. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 07/01/2002 | |||
| Vehicle has two fuel tanks, and one of the tank has a damaged check valve. front tank fills up rear tank, and will leak gasoline outside of vehicle.*ak | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle has dual fuel tanks where one tank (back) would overflow into the other tank (forward) when its already filled & cause a spillage of fuel. when switch to forward tank alone, would have no problem at all. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| Recall # 93v125000, after recall work was performed owner is still experiencing the same problem with fuel tanks. dealer stated that there is nothing they can do until manufacturer corrects recall remedy. *ak | |||