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 - 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, 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 04/15/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2000 ford f-350 fuel tank liner failures. tank liner coming apart causing the fuel tank needing to be relined, and replacing the fuel pump and fuel filter. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2008 | 35 | 10/18/1999 | |
| I am replacing the fuel tank for the fourth time on my 2000 ford 350 diesel rackbody dumptruck. i have had this truck leave me stalled dead in fast-moving, heavy traffic numerous times. the interior coating of the steel fuel tank is disintegrating and fouling the whole fuel system. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| Air intake hose to the manifold came loose when the turbo was needed. intake hose has been replaced four times between february and may with less than 5,000 miles on vehicle. axle/calipers and repairs to driveline had to been made because of the air intake manifold. ford was replacing the truck. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 09/03/2004 | 99000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle had two tanks. first tank would empty into the second tank. this caused a gasoline spilled onto the ground. consumer was able to drive vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that tank' needed to be replaced. *ak gas leak see recall 93v125. *tc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/15/1999 | |||
| While driving down on ighhawy heard a constant fuel knocking sound. contacted dealer. they wetre aware of the problem. no remedy at this time. *ak | |||