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 - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 00201 | 10/02/2000 | 618539 | Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning. *jb | 04/16/2001 | |
| 9818 | 01/19/1998 | 605568 | Fuel pump replacement procedure - service tip. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 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 - STORAGE | |||||
| 982732 | 04/01/1998 | 603590 | Brief information on performing the fuel economy test. *yc | 02/25/1999 | |
| 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 - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 02/12/2000 | |||
| While driving on highway with cruise control on, had to slow down, applied brakes, but it didn't turn off the cruise control. kept applying brakes, and cruise control finally turned off. had vehicle serviced for hood latch recall, and let them know about cruise control problem. however, was not able to fix it because they had to order a carburetor kit. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/21/2000 | 1 | ||
| Fuel filter replaced. *slc | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 98v0600, fuel lines:metallic, to have repairs corrected. dealer was unaware of recall and refused to replace parts. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/21/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| My inertia switch was broke , 1st on july 21, 1999 and left me stranded in the middle of a busy intersection. i was told by covey dealership that my car was fixed and ready to go. i advised them i was taking my car out on the road and wanted to make sure i would not be stranded in the middle of the desert, they assured me all was fine...nine days later, i was stranded 400 miles from home, with the same exact problem, the inertia switch. i was told that the inertia switch should never break down and it happened to me two times in nine days. i am very frustrated with ford/mercury, as i have incrued expenses of $500 while being stranded out of town and they refuse to acknowledge their responsibility in this matter. i have spent countless hours writing letters, and making phone calls, to no avail. i just think consumers should be aware of ford/mercury incompetant customer service department. | |||