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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E056000 | UFI FILTERS USA | E (Equipment) | 58640 | 08/04/2006 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/13/2006 | 06/23/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 0398 | 05/12/2003 | 10002780 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt | 09/17/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 92000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns 2001 ford mustang. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel abnormally. upon further inspection, the contact discovered that the fuel tank filler neck was rusted and a hole was in the filler pipe. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or local mechanic for inspection or repairs. the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the failure. the failure mileage was 92,000. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 92000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns 2001 ford mustang. the contact stated the fill neck on the fuel tank has rusted causing a hole in the fill pipe. the contact noticed this due to a fuel leak. the has not taken the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic. the contact stated the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to the fuel leak. the failure mileage was 92,000. jo | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 68641 | ||
| Went to fill up with gas, noticed gas leak. upon inspection found fuel filler neck rusted through to point where it became two pieces. replaced fuel filler neck @ $230 plus labour, issue solved. 2001 ford mustang 3.8l pictures available | |||
| 07/27/2008 | 60000 | 1 | 04/06/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. while driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the contact was informed that the filler tube needed to be replaced on the fuel system. after the vehicle was parked, she smelled gasoline on her driveway. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current mileage was 61,410 and failure mileage was 60,000. updated 10/14/08 *bf the consumer was told the material used for the parts that had to be replaced had rotted over time. the drivers side seatbelt was not retracting and releasing. the headlamps had to be replaced because a haze file had formed on the inside. updated 10/16/08. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/25/2003 | 36500 | 1 | 09/21/2002 |
| Fuel pump failure, car stalls almost causing accident & would not start when hot. fuel pump replaced at 36,500 miles! dealer wouldn't repair under warranty. fuel pump replaced again at 59,234 miles, same problem.*ak | |||
| 04/05/2002 | |||
| Consumer states having problems with fuel pump causing the vehicle to stall | |||
| 04/05/2002 | |||
| Consumer having problems with fuel pump causing vehicle to stall . dealer notified. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 04/25/2001 | |||
| Engine check light came on, gasoline fumes in vehicle. took vehicle to dealer, who found fuel injectors were locked in open position, gas was flooding the system. this destroyed catalytic converter. consumer found out that vehicle had been repaired at dealership before she purchased vehicle for same problem. computer readout from first repair said: vehicle not running right. consumer felt she did not receive a new vehicle as it was repaired, and she had not been told. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| I recently purchased a 2001 ford mustang. i recently noticed that the gas tank is located behind the rear axle and is actually attached to the rear bumper. after doing some research on the internet, i have found out that this is a very serious problem in the ford mustangs that can result in the vehicle catching on fire and exploding in the event of a rear-impact collision. i am very concerned now for my personal safety and the safety of my family. this is obviously a defective design in the ford mustangs that needs appropriate attention and a new design. i have almost stopped driving alltogether because of this very serious defect. i do not want to be killed in an accident when my mustang catches on fire and explodes because of the location of the fuel tank. please investigate this serious safety/design flaw in the ford mustangs and contact me with your information. i have never been so scared to drive a vehicle in my life.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 03/18/2006 | 1 | 08/12/2001 | |
| 2001 ford mustang v6,34000 mi. fuel leaking from tank at filler tube joint. have car at dealers service dept. now , and have not corresponded about corrective action. *nm | |||
| 02/07/2006 | 49000 | 1 | 09/18/2001 |
| Filler tube fuel tank seal failure causing gas leak. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/17/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Several occasions stopped at light, car suddenly surges forward, was able to apply brake and stop car. *tr | |||