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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V060000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1996 to 02/01/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 320000 | 04/20/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/19/1998 | 03/27/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l single overhead cam engines. the engine fuel lines can be damaged if the vehicle is jump started and the ground cable is attached to the fuel line bracket that is located near the battery. since the bracket is not grounded, the stainless steel fuel line braid could act as a ground potentially overheating the ptfe inner liner of the fuel line resulting in damage to the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fuel lines can leak, and in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could potentially result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a warning label on the fuel line bracket advising owners not to use it for a jump start ground. also a revised bolt will be installed in the alternator bracket to provide a convenient jump start ground location. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin april 20, 1998.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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 6203 | 05/01/1999 | 607024 | Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down position and less than 1/4 tank of fuel. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 96225 | 10/21/1996 | 50944 | Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC9676961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50536 | Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 00201 | 10/02/2000 | 618539 | Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning. *jb | 04/16/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 15532 | 01/01/2002 | 630018 | Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line. *tt | 04/11/2002 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| BC5221961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50496 | Revised hose part# f6hz-9j291-a has been developed to replace hose that shows signs of deterioration, cracks may appear in the outer covering of the hose. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 12710 | 05/01/1999 | 6091686 | Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a noise down position and less than 1/4 tank of fuel. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| RQ98020 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/03/1998 | 11/15/2000 | FUEL LINE DAMAGE FROM JUMP STARTING | 98V060000 | |
| Fuel leak and possible fire from engine compartment fuel lines damaged by electrical sparking and discharge. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/31/1998 | |||
| When driving truck the fuel pump wire comes out and the truck just stops running.*ak . | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/21/2009 | 156000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercury mountaineer. he experienced difficult steering, because the front sway bar linkage had fractured. secondly he would intermittently smell an odor of gasoline inside of the vehicle. thirdly during brake application the accelerator pedal would also stick. this condition would cause the vehicle to lurch forward. lastly the main bar that held the two bumpers together had corroded. the failures were described in recalls (98v060000, 00v422000, 00v402000). however he was advised by representatives from the dealer and the manufacturer that the previous owner had the vehicle repaired according the recalls. the current mileage was approximately 157,000. the failure mileage was approximately 156,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 7 | ||
| Gas guage does not show accurate level of fuel. this has happened approximately seven times, leaving consumer stranded. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 0 | 02/04/1997 | ||
| Fuel gauge failure. | |||