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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V201000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/31/1998 to 08/13/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 330 | 09/21/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/01/1998 | 09/09/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks with 3.0l engine. an 'o'-ring seal in the fuel injection pulse damper to fuel rail joint could be damaged allowing fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fire can result from fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the pulse damper. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin september 21, 1998.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 | |||||
| 12242 | 12/01/1998 | 615499 | Some 3.0l flex fuel (ffv) vehicles may exhibit a discrepancy in fuel pressure reading from actual when using sbds. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| 5310 | 12/01/1998 | 615410 | Some flex fuel vehicles may exhibit a discrepancy in fuel pressure reading from actual when using sbds. *tt | 01/16/2001 | |
| 9912790 | 05/01/1999 | 607107 | Subject pertaining to fuel contamination. *tt | 09/13/1999 | |
| 996125 | 06/01/1999 | 606982 | Subject regarding fuel system diagnostic. *tt | 09/09/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 13853 | 03/01/2001 | 620276 | Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit clogged / plugged fuel injectors. *tt | 07/23/2001 | |
| 13853 | 02/01/2000 | 612449 | 4.0l ohv engine equipped vehicles may exhibit clogged / plugged fuel injectors. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| 8097 | 02/01/2000 | 612298 | Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit clogged / plugged fuel injectors. *tt | 06/07/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/06/2011 | 153000 | ||
| First failure was where leaf springs attach to frame (rear shackles) failed due to rust and put hole in truck bed. replaced parts. second failure is when filling tank with fuel; gas has started to run out on the ground at the gas station. just received filler neck today to replace current rusted one. while under vehicle noticed tank strap is hanging loose not attached due to connection point rusted off (similar failure to nhtsa recall campaign #11v385000 fuel tank strap failure). also noticed severe rust like little or no rust inhibitor was applied to frame and components. shield above muffler is almost non-existent, frame cross member is flaking away due to rust. i am not qualified to provide full details of problems or cause but rust is becoming a safety issue with this vehicle. contacted ford and they say vehicle is not part of recall. | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. while parked, the contact noticed that the fuel tank had partially detached from the vehicle and was hanging down below the frame. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic, who stated that the cross member, which held the mounting system for the fuel tank, was rusted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics. in addition, the cross member was not available for purchase and the rear frame would have had to have been replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. sm. | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. while parked the contact notice the fuel tank had partially detached from the vehicle and was hanging down below the frame. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic. the mechanic stated the cross member of the frame that holds the mounting system of the fuel tank had rusted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested the vehicle be taken to the dealer for diagnostics. also, the cross member was not available for purchase. the rear frame would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. ds | |||
| 07/14/2005 | |||
| 1999 ford ranger xlt 4x4 fuel filler tube to the gas tank made of material that corrodes. | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 71000 | 1 | |
| In july 2008 engine light came on with code po442. put new gas cap on and light was off until sept 2008 when it came on again with the same code. i cleared the code and the light came on again oct 2008 with code po455. i crawled under the truck and discovered the (fuel filler) tube is rusted out. fuel leaks on ground when filling tank and the automatic nozzle shuts off. i believe this is a safety hazard. john *tr | |||
| 09/12/1999 | 5 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Engine check light(po455 code) came on 5 times since new, problem in fuel system and no vacumn being able to be detected by the onboard computer system in fuel system (leaking vapors?), problem not corrected to date, attempting to track down problem (fuel tank changed, canister purge valve changed, problem persists). *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/21/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| The symptom was that the engine lost power and stalled while driving at highway speeds. the fuel filter was replaced, but the symptoms continued. the truck was brought to the dealer, and the dealer claims that the fuel pump was defective, and replaced it. after the new fuel pump, the symtom occured again within 1 day. the dealer had the car for several more days, and claims that nothing else was found, and no other changes or modifications were made. after the second trip to the dealer, the problem has not re-occured. | |||
| 06/14/2000 | |||
| While driving vehicle just quit cold, and would not start again. ranger was towed to dealership. problem was related to fuel pump which was replaced at owner's expense. please provide any furhter information.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| On 6/7/20 04 consumer filled vehicle up with fuel, and went to work. when she got off work and went to her vehicle she witnessed a puddle of fuel on the ground. consumer immediately took vehicle to the dealer and had it checked out. she was told that who ever repaired the vehicle before botched the repairs, and may have cut a line. *ak | |||
| 07/21/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| The symptom was that the engine lost power and stalled while driving at highway speeds. the fuel filter was replaced, but the symptoms continued. the truck was brought to the dealer, and the dealer claims that the fuel pump was defective, and replaced it. after the new fuel pump, the symtom occured again within 1 day. the dealer had the car for several more days, and claims that nothing else was found, and no other changes or modifications were made. after the second trip to the dealer, the problem has not re-occured. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| It has been discovered that the fuel injection system was faulty. *tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/05/2004 | 4 | 06/08/2004 | |
| When filling the gas tank, fuel spilled out onto ground. at the time, i was not aware of this site to post complaint. *nm | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| When the vehicle was refueled, fuel spilled out onto the ground. *jb rusted fuel neck assembly and fuel pump replaced. *tt | |||
| 04/17/1999 | |||
| Vehicle in garage. fire dept had arrived to put out flames after smoke was noticed from garage. fire department & insurance company inspector could not determine cause of fire. a neighbor heard an explosion. the fuel tank was suspected as cause of fire. vehicle was totaled by insurance company. pictures available. *ak | |||
| 03/16/1999 | 3 | 02/01/1999 | |
| 3 times in shop [33+ days in shop, still in shop] gas tank assembly replaced once | |||