Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E056000UFI FILTERS USA E (Equipment)5864008/04/2006MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/13/200606/23/2006
Defect SummaryCertain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
Consequence SummaryFailure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryUfi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
NotesThis recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
98V312000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1998 to 08/24/1998V (Vehicle)30501/03/1999MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/07/199812/14/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the fuel line assemblies may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing, allowing leakage.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin january 3, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1564802/01/2002630702Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the vehicle is being refueled. *tt04/19/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
1548012/01/2001630585Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the vehicle is being re-fueled. *tt04/18/2002
0020110/02/2000618539Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning. *jb04/16/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
1419706/04/2000613894Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition. *tt09/20/2000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
039805/12/200310002780Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt09/17/2003
1257403/01/19996091817Some owners may report slow fuel gauge response time during re-fueling. *tt11/15/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
06/01/199904/12/1999
 Vehicle has heavy gas fumes after filling up. leaks around where gas tank and seal collar meet. dealer contacted and replaced tank, gas leak and fumes no longer exist. *ml
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
06/01/2001
 Consumer smelled fuel. also, saw fuel underneath vehicle. a rubber gasket had failed, causing leak where filler neck met fuel tank. dealer replaced fuel tank.*ak