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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V126000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/25/2009 to 05/19/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 23688 | 03/04/2011 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/21/2011 | 02/25/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 ford ranger trucks manufactured from october 15, 2009, through may19, 2010. the engine fuel line in the area of the throttle body shield may not have a protective convolute (cover) properly installed. if the protective convolute on the fuel line is not assembled in the proper position, the edge of the shield may contact the fuel line. over time this contact may chafe the fuel line, resulting in a fuel odor and a potential fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A sufficient fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will trim the throttle body shield away from the fuel line and inspect the fuel line for wear, and replace the line if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on march 4, 2011. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford safety recallno. 11s17.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/07/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Strong smell of gas fumes. 2010 ford ranger taken to dealer. dealer reported a split in the fuel line. fuel line was protected by a shield. no appearance of visible damage to fuel line. cost of repair $538.00. vehicle had 55,000 miles on it. fumes could be detected outside of vehicle, and would build up in closed shop area, which lead to investigation of the odor. manufacturers defect of line. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 07/07/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Strong smell of gas fumes. 2010 ford ranger taken to dealer. dealer reported a split in the fuel line. fuel line was protected by a shield. no appearance of visible damage to fuel line. cost of repair $538.00. vehicle had 55,000 miles on it. fumes could be detected outside of vehicle, and would build up in closed shop area, which lead to investigation of the odor. manufacturers defect of line. | |||