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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98-0316 | 01/01/1998 | 607717 | Concerns with slow fuel fill, distorted fuel tank, fuel gage erratic, fuel odor. *tt | 10/07/1999 | |
| BC105909705 | 05/01/1997 | 52870 | Instructions on how to identify fuel tank sizes. *tw | 09/18/1997 | |
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA99020 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/26/1999 | 12/16/1999 | FUEL TANK CRACKS | 99V309000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Fuel odor entered into vehicle. *ak the fuel vapors enter into the passenger cabin frequently. dealer says there are a lot of complaints concerning the fuel vapor odor and that it is only a problem in that locality because of the high altitude. consumer only experiences this odor problem in the summer. the solution given by the dealer is to run the air conditioner at maximum. *jg | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 10/20/2001 | 6 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Engine check light, abs and trac off lights started flashing at 78,000 miles. car has failed 4 times. repeated trips to service center, tune-up twice, new battery, new fuel pump. approx. $1500 paid so far, car continues to fail while driving. ford motor co. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 10/16/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
| No summary | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 05/10/2006 | 77000 | 1 | 01/01/1997 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the fuel tank cracked resulting in fuel leakage. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel tank was replaced. the contact is the original owner and explained the vehicle has never been in an accident. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 1 | 05/26/2000 | |
| While driving 50 mph, van hit a pot hole, which caused the fuel tank to crack, fuel tank will have to be replaced. cj | |||