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 - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V151000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/02/1995 to 07/19/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 4700 | 10/02/1996 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/12/1996 | 08/27/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel pressure regulator located on the fuel rail in the engine compartment has a vacuum diaphragm that was damaged during manufacture of the regulator. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the diaphragm tears or ruptures, liquid fuel could enter the intake manifold plenum through the vacuum line resulting in either release of fuel from the air cleaner assembly or the exhaust system. fuel release in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel pressure regulator. those regulators produced during the suspect time period will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin september 9, 1996. note: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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V067000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 400 | 06/17/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/25/1998 | 03/27/1998 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles previously serviced under ford service bulletin 97-17-9 from august 1997 through december 1997. these vehicles were inadvertenly equipped with an 18-gallon fuel tank rather than the 16-gallon as specified. the 18-gallon tank has a second valve location where a shipping plug should be installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this shipping plug is displaced, fuel leakage can result. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the correct fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began june 17, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not 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 | |||||
| 4675 | 08/01/1998 | 615214 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hard / no start concern when parked in a steep nose-up position with less than 1/4 tank of fuel and for an extended period of time. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| BC3211970213 | 02/13/1997 | 51808 | Diagnosis of mil code p0172, p0175, p1150 and p1152 or a stall on low speed decel or accel. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC0713961021 | 10/21/1996 | 50379 | Concerns of a surge (powertrain shuffle) at 35-40 mph. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 14087 | 04/01/2000 | 613729 | Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code p1518 and/or p1519, related to intake manifold runner control (imrc). **mr | 07/28/2000 | |
| 96225 | 10/21/1996 | 50944 | Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||||
| BC0309961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50717 | Surge at steady state cruise (power train shuffel). *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC0236960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46451 | Hard/no start condition after extended soak on steep incline, may be caused by fuel delivery module (9a407). there is no service action at this time. engineering is investigating improvements to fuel system. | 04/25/1996 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 5226 | 12/01/1998 | 615345 | Information on installing a new fuel pump on certain vehicles. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 12189 | 11/01/1998 | 613242 | Information on installation a new fuel pump , ensure that the pump has plastic sheathing over the wires. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 98251 | 12/21/1998 | 603639 | Concerns of a possible chafing of the fuel pump assembly wires resulting in an open fuse and/or inoperable fuel pump assembly or a no start condition. *yc | 02/26/1999 | |
| 97010510636 | 05/01/1997 | 52914 | Vehicles exhibiting hard/no start condition when vehicles parked for an extended period of time in a nose-up position. *yc | 10/30/1997 | |
| BC0196970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51066 | Noisy fuel pumps on 1996/1997 taurus/sable vehicles. revised fuel pump to aleviate noise. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1010197020 | 01/02/1997 | 51162 | Noisy fuel pumps on 1996/97 vehicles. a revised fuel pump has been released with a modified manifold outlet to reduce noise. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
| ONP/96E59 | 03/01/1997 | 52197 | Emission recall 96e59 - fuel delivery module wiring connector seal and vapor vent assembly replacement - 1996 flex fuel vehicles. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 11792 | 08/01/1998 | 615293 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hard / no start concern when parked in a steep nose-up position with less than 1/4 tank of fuel and for an extended period of time. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
| 98-4741 | 09/01/1998 | 607156 | Fuel gauge accuracy or fuel gauge erratic operation. *ak | 11/03/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 119925 | ||
| In may 03 ford said trans. was just wore out. had rebuilt by aamco and then at the end of july trans. had no park, was just like in nutral. on the way to aamco trans. fell apart. aamco tryed to say we did something wrong, but decided that we couldn't have so are in the process of trying to find a new case for are ax4n trans. now. it has been over two weeks now and still can not find a case. hope they find soon so can get car back and get rid of it, never to own another ford. this car has had continual small but still problems never the less sence we purchased it. have been a ford lover all my life and am kind of sad to say i will never own another ford. | |||
| 02/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Vehicle makes grinding noise when accelerating. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 05/30/1996 | |||
| The vehicle caught on fire from the engine due to a fuel leak.please describe. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 07/10/1999 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| My car takes 2-3 attempts to start.as a chronic problem.car diagnosis by dealer. | |||
| 08/24/1999 | 12 | 06/01/1996 | |
| I was told by the dealer that the problem i encountered with my vehicle is a known problem with my model year as the manufacturer has issued a tsb. the problem with the vehicle manifest itself by stalling when deceleration is occurring. the stalling occurs ramdomly with the engine operating at normal to slightly elevated temperature. ability to steer the vehicle becomes very difficult one the vehicle has stalled and this is usually the first indication that a stall has occurred. i believe this stalling represent a serious safety issue with this vehicle, one the manufacturer is aware of. | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalling continually due to design defect of the gas tank, modified fuel lines and emission canister (all components need to be replaced). service bulletin issued. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/04/2004 | 4 | ||
| While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump and fuse needed to be replaced, and replaced it. however, the problem recurred, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| Fuel pump went out. technician stated that it would take 2 week for part to come in. manufacturer was contacted . please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 10/20/1998 | 1 | 12/28/1996 | |
| Fuel pump failed causing loss of power. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/27/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving was hit in front. first, vehicle spun; then, caught on fire without a prior warning.*ak | |||
| 08/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle, coming off freeway, the gas line from the gas tank to the gas filter became disconnected for no reason and there was about (5) gallons of gas spillage on the road..*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/18/2008 | 120000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. it cranks, but the ignition does not turn over until she depresses the accelerator pedal. the vehicle would stall at least ten to twelve times before it would start. she took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the fuel injectors and brake switch interlock were the causes of the failure. the vehicle is also stuck in park and will not move. in order to start the vehicle, she has to turn the ignition off and shift into neutral. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 120,000. updated 05/05/09. *lj | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| I liked the car when i bought it , but am wondering if i bought a lemon | |||
| 5 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| I have had problems especially with my heads and transmission since i've gotten the car! | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| On automatic transmission we were driving and engine check light came on and wouldn't go faster than 45, cam sensor, camshaft, died rough idle, egr sensor bad, service engine soon light, dies at stops and slow downs, fuel pump doesnt hold pressure, long crank time no turn over till about a minute service engine soon light came on. | |||
| 11/19/1997 | 1 | 07/14/1997 | |
| Vehicle continues to experience hard starting/no starting due to faulty injection system. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 07/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer stated the vehicle cut off when she made a stop. she also stated that sometimes the vehicle was hard to re-start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and was told that eventually the fuel injectors would have to be replaced. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/24/1999 | 12 | 06/01/1996 | |
| I was told by the dealer that the problem i encountered with my vehicle is a known problem with my model year as the manufacturer has issued a tsb. the problem with the vehicle manifest itself by stalling when deceleration is occurring. the stalling occurs ramdomly with the engine operating at normal to slightly elevated temperature. ability to steer the vehicle becomes very difficult one the vehicle has stalled and this is usually the first indication that a stall has occurred. i believe this stalling represent a serious safety issue with this vehicle, one the manufacturer is aware of. | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalling continually due to design defect of the gas tank, modified fuel lines and emission canister (all components need to be replaced). service bulletin issued. | |||
| 09/26/1997 | 10/10/1997 | ||
| The vehicle continues to overheat; the hot needle zooms to h without warning and the air conditioner spews out hot air; upon stopping, coolant erupts fromthe reserve tank and spills out in volume onto the pavement and the car becomes undriveable. | |||
| 08/09/1996 | |||
| Pulled into gas station, filled tank, as hand touched pump nozzle fuel tank bursted into flames, no warning, cause unknown.*ak | |||