Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #00V231000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V231000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 670,509 affected units, FORD/FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks manufactured at the kansas city or norfolk assembly plants. the front fuel line assembly could have a hole rubbed through in one of two locations. The first location is below the fuel rail connection where the flexible hose is crimped to the steel tube. the bracket that attaches the front fuel line to the transmission could have been bent during assembly. the second location is at the rear steel tube section forward of the rear bracket. during installation the rear steel tubes of the front fuel line assembly could have been bent downward. in vehicles equipped with a manual 4xz4 transfer case shifter, the shifter linkage may contact the steel tubes as it is being shifted between 4h, 4l, 2l and neutral.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary. owner notification began october 27, 2000. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V231000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2000-08-17T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/fuel line assembly

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 670,509

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 00S22

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks manufactured at the kansas city or norfolk assembly plants. the front fuel line assembly could have a hole rubbed through in one of two locations. The first location is below the fuel rail connection where the flexible hose is crimped to the steel tube. the bracket that attaches the front fuel line to the transmission could have been bent during assembly. the second location is at the rear steel tube section forward of the rear bracket. during installation the rear steel tubes of the front fuel line assembly could have been bent downward. in vehicles equipped with a manual 4xz4 transfer case shifter, the shifter linkage may contact the steel tubes as it is being shifted between 4h, 4l, 2l and neutral.

Consequence Summary: This condition could result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary. owner notification began october 27, 2000. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cr34~r65w-7qg5

NHTSA ID: 00V231000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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