Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #00V424000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V424000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 275,000 affected units, FORD/FUEL LEAKAGE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty trucks and cab chassis equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. the carbon steel fuel pressure regulator in the fuel system can wear out during the life of the vehicle. if the fuel pressure regulator malfunctions, it can cause high fuel system pressure, which damages the fuel pump check valve. this allows fuel to be transferred from one tank to the other, possibly overfilling the non-operating tank, resulting in fuel overflow past the filler cap.

Corrective Action

Dealers will have a stainless steel fuel pressure regulator installed. owner notification began july 9, 2001. 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 1-866-436-7332. (see previous nhtsa recall 93v-125/ford recall 93s68).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V424000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2000-12-29T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fuel leakage
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 275,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 00S57
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: light duty trucks and cab chassis equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. the carbon steel fuel pressure regulator in the fuel system can wear out during the life of the vehicle. if the fuel pressure regulator malfunctions, it can cause high fuel system pressure, which damages the fuel pump check valve. this allows fuel to be transferred from one tank to the other, possibly overfilling the non-operating tank, resulting in fuel overflow past the filler cap.
Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will have a stainless steel fuel pressure regulator installed. owner notification began july 9, 2001. 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 1-866-436-7332. (see previous nhtsa recall 93v-125/ford recall 93s68).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 00V424000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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