Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #00V277001
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V277001 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 10,850 affected units, FORD/FUEL LINE O-RING, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the outlet end of the fuel filter were damaged when the line was connected to the filter during vehicle assembly. in some cases, this damage could result in a fuel odor, or possibly in fuel dripping from the connection.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line. owner notification began september 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.