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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/03/1998 | |||
| Upon starting vehicle gas will pour out onto the ground. consumer feels this is very dangerous and could cause a possible fire. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1995 | |
| The car hesitates when gas is mashed which could, cause an accident | |||
| 02/10/1998 | 1 | ||
| Fuel supply lines and the electrical supply lines are together, causing a gasoline smell whenever fuel tank is full. | |||
| 09/30/1996 | 1 | 08/26/1996 | |
| Gas fumes enter inside vehicle. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| While driving on the highway at 50-55mph the vehicle suddenly picked up speed. owner put vehicle in neutral and got on side off road. dealers rplaced a faulty airflow sensor. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 11/15/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| There is a regional recall for this problem nhtsa recall 97v159 and ford recall 97s84. the recall was limited to northern states and is not covering my car that is registered in georgia. why is this only a recall only for the northern states if this problem occurs in the same models in other areas. *ak | |||
| 12/03/1999 | 04/01/1993 | ||
| The vehicle developed a gasoline leak; the passenger compartment developed a strong odor of gasoline. i never received a notice of recall. i just brought the vehicle to an automobile service facility. they charged me hundreds of dollars for repair. tonight, i searched the internet, and foudn nhtsa campaing id number 99v159000 with what sounds like my problem. however, because my car is registered in virginia (none of the listed states), i never was given notice. please advise how i would obtain reimbursement/whether the recall should be expanded to include my vehicle. it is extraordinarily dangerous, and i am not sure that my service facility (non-dealer) knows how to solve this problem (i.e., strong odor of gasoline in passenger cabin persists, though leak was supposed to have been fixed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/30/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Engine failure due to gaskets, replaced multi-function switch several times as well as fuel line, electrical systems malfunction in the power mirrors and the power locks, illumination controls as well as motor in drivers side door | |||
| 01/12/1998 | |||
| Received recall notice (#97v159000) and called dealer. was informed by dealership they had no parts. | |||
| 12/31/1997 | |||
| Received recall notice (#97v159000). took to dealer after calling for appointment. after repairs, picked up vehicle. owner not satisfied. the fumes are gone, but gasoline still enters the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/27/1996 | |||
| The fuel lines are leaking and can cause a fire hazard. please describe. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/30/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Engine failure due to gaskets, replaced multi-function switch several times as well as fuel line, electrical systems malfunction in the power mirrors and the power locks, illumination controls as well as motor in drivers side door | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| Upon impact, during frontal crash, experienced fuel shut-off switch failure, after hitting guard rail vehicle accelerated across road toward oncoming traff. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1995 | 1 | 11/23/1993 | |
| Fuel shutoff switch in the trunk is not located conveniently. tt *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| Gas tank is leaking fluid at the seam onto to the ground. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1993 | ||
| Fuel leaks out of tank when full . | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 2 | |||
| Owner not satisfied with corrective action for recall campaigns (99v-275 & 97v-159), does not want to leave vehicle all day for replacement of headlight switch (99v-257),vehicle taken to three dealerships, consumer experiencing headlight failure, dealership refused to correct recall 97v-159. *cj | |||