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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V159000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/05/1991 to 09/08/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 125000 | 10/27/1997 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/1997 | 09/30/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maryland, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and west virginia. movement of the fuel lines causes the nylon fuel line jumper to chafe against the floor pan. this wear can cause a pin hole in the fuel line resulting in fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. if the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin october 27, 1997. 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 94224 | 10/01/1994 | 37748 | Moaning or hooting noise coming from the engine compartment may be coming from the idle air bypass valve. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| RQ97011 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/25/1997 | 11/16/1998 | FUEL LINE JUMPER | 97V159000 | |
| To determine the scope of the alleged fuel line failures outside of the recall geographic region and if the recall should be expanded nationally | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway, the consumer had smelled gasoline coming inside of the vehicle. dealership is aware of the problem. *ak (*scc | |||
| When the car is stopped at a red light or down below a half a tank the driver smells gas odor. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1995 | |||
| Smells gas fumes really bad but not at all times. problem looked at but no leaks found. please describe details. tt | |||
| Ea95-030; several fuel components replaced resulting leakage, fumes and erratic failure of vehicle performance would stall. please describe details. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 10/08/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Service shop stated that a hole developed in the fuel line, caused by the fuel line rubbing against the frame of the car.*ak | |||
| 10/02/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Fuel line had been replaced 2 years ago under recall, now ford says won't cover twice. *ak | |||
| 06/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Gas line goes over rear axle & doesn't have rubber padding. hole was created by rubbing, causing fuel leak which blows back onto tailpipe & muffler. took to garage & then dealer & nothing was done. *ak *slc | |||
| 07/02/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| Black plastic bends rubbing/chaffing, wearing holes in fuel line. *sd | |||
| 12/22/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel leaked from fuel tank area, emitting strong fumes in garage. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1992 | |
| In the u.s. military stationed in europe. fuel pump and relay malfunctioned. while installing new fuel pump and relay, the ford technician found the wiring harness providing current to the pump was improperly installed or was a faulty design. it had chaffed through the harness casing exposing the charred and melted wires inside. subsequent chaffing of inner wires caused a short in the circuit and melting of the wires themselves. due to the proximity of the short, an explosion could occur if fuel vapors are present. the technician was surprised it had not exploded. this vehicle has a current recall for other fuel system defects. a combination of the 2 could be deadly if the owner in unaware of either problem area. i have and will retain the harness for further investigation if needed. *ak | |||
| Fuel gauge became erratic, suddenly dropping from full to empty after the sender was installed, second installment was a ab sender unit and pump assembly. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/20/2003 | 138760 | 1 | |
| 1)1992 ford thunderbird vin 1fapp6046nh110145, fuel line chaffed against floor pan causing a pin hole resulting in fuel leakage (exactly as in nhsa id: 97v159000 issued 09/17/1997). 2) fuel line leaked strong odor and exteam fire danger. 3)john's repair 189 e. 2nd s. soda springs, id replaced fuel line 10/20/03 $292.66. contacted ford at 800-392-3673, 07/28/2004, they stated this vin had no outstanding recalls, they couldn't cross check nhtsa id # to ford's recall number and ford wouldn't reimburse me for repair.*ak | |||
| 10/21/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel line is leaking prior to recall (97v-159). yh | |||
| 12/29/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1994 | |
| See campaign id 97v159000. campaign describes exact problem encountered, but does not apply to my specific car. problem: nylon fuel line at gas tank chafed to create fuel leak. *ak | |||
| 08/27/1998 | |||
| Recalls 97s84/ 97v159000 were received on 5/97, and dealer and manufacturer were contacted. the dealer has not responded to consumerr's call/request for remedy of recall. last time comsumer tried to contact dealer was in 10//97. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1992 | |||
| Vehicle was repaired per a recall involving the fuel line. now fuel line hangs below the frame of the vehicle. | |||
| Fuel line protruded below the frame of the vehicle after recall repairs (97v-159). *ak | |||
| 07/27/1996 | |||
| The way the gas line is routed to the tank it leaks gas and could cause a fire hazard. | |||
| Noticed gasolene odor in interior, found one of three plastic fuel line hoses had worn hole into from rubbing against body, causing gas to soak into carpet.*ak | |||
| 02/01/1995 | |||
| Fuel line has worn through where the bracket are located near the fuel tank. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| Filled vehicle with fuel & drove home. parked vehicle in garage. noticed an odor of gasoline. checked vehicle & discovered a leak underneath vehicle. took vehicle to mechanic & the gaskets were replaced, twice. the problem still exists. took vehicle to dealer & mechanic would not check unless a diagnostic test was done. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Recall repair work completed on the fuel lines however did not rectify leakage, faulty sender and pump assembly in the fuel tank failed also. | |||
| 11/22/1996 | |||
| Fuel leak, fuel tank assembly, the plastic line rubbing against the frame, metal drops , also fumes come inside of vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/07/1997 | 1 | ||
| Fuel lines failed prior to recall notice causing fumes and leaking. | |||
| 10/30/1996 | 1 | 06/12/1992 | |
| Fuel line leaks at gas tank. | |||