Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
952301/01/199539119Erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings. *tw03/17/1995
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
9622510/21/199650944Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
9422410/01/199437748Moaning or hooting noise coming from the engine compartment may be coming from the idle air bypass valve. *tw01/06/1995
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
CSP 08B0405/15/200810026401Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade modifications for high speed rear impacts. *pe10/24/2008
01211410/29/2001627791Parts and procedure to reduce the potential of fuel tank punctures during rare and extremely high-speed rear impacts. *tt02/25/2002
1486204/01/2001619299Information on replacing fuel tank strap bolts. *tt05/23/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
CSP 08B0405/15/200810026401Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade modifications for high speed rear impacts. *pe10/24/2008

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
SQ01014FORD MOTOR COMPANY11/27/200110/03/2002POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES02I003000
 Allege fuel tank can rupture following a high-energy rear collision resulting in severe fires.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
07/01/2004102/16/2003
 For the past year while driving my automobile i can smell gas fumes. i have tried turning off the air conditioning it doesn't help. even family notices the strong smell. *nm
02/25/20021
 Consumer states that oil is leaking, and they can also so smell gas fumes while driving.*jb
12/10/2001
 Vehicle had been sitting in off positon for about 30 minutes. there was an explosion and car was in flames. cause in unknown. please privide any furthr information.*ak referenced in ea02-025
12/21/19941
 Gas leak. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
08/05/1996209/01/1993
 When driving on highway @ 65 mph, vehicle will either surge or become hesitant w/check engine light illuminating, cause hasn't been determined by area dealership.*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
03/23/19953
 Gas tank leak, causing poisoneous fumes to enter vehicle, resulting in dry cough/stomach pains. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
07/20/1999107/07/1999
 Gasoline leaks just in front of gas tank by the rear axle.consumer contacted dealer. *ak