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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E056000 | UFI FILTERS USA | E (Equipment) | 58640 | 08/04/2006 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/13/2006 | 06/23/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ufi 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 14807 | 04/01/2001 | 619311 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hoot noise at idle coming from the induction system. possible additional symptoms may include diagnostic trouble code p1506 and a higher than normal idle. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| CSP 08B04 | 05/15/2008 | 10026401 | Ford/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. *pe | 10/24/2008 | |
| 012114 | 10/29/2001 | 627791 | Parts and procedure to reduce the potential of fuel tank punctures during rare and extremely high-speed rear impacts. *tt | 02/25/2002 | |
| 14181 | 03/01/2001 | 620304 | Vehicles built up to december of 1999 may exhibit a clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when driving over speed bumps. this may be caused by the fill-limiting valve inside the fuel tank. *tt | 07/24/2001 | |
| 14862 | 04/01/2001 | 619299 | Information on replacing fuel tank strap bolts. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| 14181 | 06/01/2000 | 613882 | Concerns with fuel tank thump. *tt | 09/20/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| CSP 08B04 | 05/15/2008 | 10026401 | Ford/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. *pe | 10/24/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||
| SQ01014 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/27/2001 | 10/03/2002 | POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES | 02I003000 | |
| Allege fuel tank can rupture following a high-energy rear collision resulting in severe fires. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| Fuel lines would rattle against underside of vehicle while driving. clamps on fuel lines would loosen up after being tightened by mechanic.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/02/2008 | 94000 | 1 | 03/09/2000 |
| I filled the fuel tank. shortly i noticed that the fuel gauge level was rapidly dropping. i stopped the vehicle on the side of the interstate. fuel was pouring from beneath the vehicle. a large puddle of fuel collected under the vehicle. i had the vehicle towed. the fuel pump had stuck at 65 psi and ruptured the fuel line. i had the fuel line and pump, along with the filter replaced. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/02/2008 | 94000 | 1 | 03/09/2000 |
| I filled the fuel tank. shortly i noticed that the fuel gauge level was rapidly dropping. i stopped the vehicle on the side of the interstate. fuel was pouring from beneath the vehicle. a large puddle of fuel collected under the vehicle. i had the vehicle towed. the fuel pump had stuck at 65 psi and ruptured the fuel line. i had the fuel line and pump, along with the filter replaced. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/19/2003 | 1 | 11/29/1999 | |
| The fuel tank was known to explode during impact crashes.*jb *tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 04/22/2002 | |||
| While routing tire noticed gas leaking from filler pipe.in a rear end accident it could of cause a fire. contacted dealer. replaced seal.*ak | |||