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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 05E065000 | SPX FILTRAN | E (Equipment) | 42962 | 09/27/2005 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/05/2005 | 10/06/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f350-s1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 ford probe,1993-2001 mazda 626 and mx-6, and 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, gl-10, rx, xt, and xt6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800f300-s2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. these filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. the recall began september 27, 2005. owners may contact mr. chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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, GASOLINE | |||||
| 9523 | 01/01/1995 | 39119 | Erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 96225 | 10/21/1996 | 50944 | Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 99129 | 06/14/1999 | 606451 | Information on whining / buzzing noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by the fuel pump. *tt | 08/20/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/28/1994 | 3 | ||
| Fuel/fluid leaking. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 3 | 02/01/1993 | |
| This car with a failed air idle bypass valve is extremely dangerous and could result in a traffic injury or fatality. when this condition occurs you lose power steering, speed and engine control. this valve has had to be replaced two times before, and is again needing replacement at a cost of $700.00. i feel that this is an original factory defect, and should be replaced by the dealership with no cost. it is a hazard on the road. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 10/09/2002 | 91100 | 5 | 12/01/1992 |
| Fuel pump inertia cut-off switch is designed to shut off the electric fuel pump in a rollover or serious accident. the cut of switch on my probe cut off the fuel pump (and therefore the engine) after hitting minor bumps. dealer in spearfish, sd., installed new cut off switch on 10/9. it failed that afternoon. i installed a third switch i brought from rapid city, sd. ford dealer and it failed twice. vehicle quits running creating a hazardous situation particularly on roads with limited or no shoulder to pull over. to get vehicle running again i must pull over, open hatchback and press the reset button. a very hazardous situation is created when vehicle quits running unexpectedly. this has occurred 10 times with 3 switches (all from ford, part number #xf3z-9341-aa first inertia switch). *ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**769769 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/14/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The car had to be towed 02/14/0 due to the the distributor system was replaced total $515.28 and the diagnosed and filtering stsem was replace at $161.00. the next incident was 03/03/00 where phil fitts spotted a plugged idle air valve that was replaced. phil fitts. 3250 wilmington rd, new castle, pa 16105. i didn't mind the occurance on 03/03/00 but the one 2/14/00 was quoted as something that was rare on car for the whole distributor system to go. i had to be towed tice which i don't care about that i have insurance to covr that.when i broke down it was a cold evening and the car had just died and started to smoke to me that was alot of money to put in a car that you just purchased 2 months prior.i always like dealing with ford i hope someone could look into this for me i know that i bought the car used but, to me that is alot of money. thank you, carole nocerae | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/16/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1992 | |
| While driving about 65 mph vehicle stalled without prior warning. *ak distributor failed. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle caught on fire near fuel tank. vehicle was totalled.*ak | |||