Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01I008000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01I008000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 1,556,221 affected units, FORD/FUEL CROSS FLOW, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1990-1993 ford f-series vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks and 4.9, 5.0,5.8, or 7.5 liter gasoline fueled engines. some vehicles can experience a cross tank fuel flow condition due to a damaged check valve in the fuel pump/sender assembly. fuel may be supplied from one tank and some or all of the unused fuel may be returned to the other tank.

Corrective Action

Ford is extending the warranty for potential fuel cross-flow to 12 years of service or 150,000 miles from the vehicle's warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this cover will automatically transfer to subsequent owners at no charge. if a vehicle already has more than 150,000 miles, this overage will last until december 31, 2001. if the vehicle is experiencing a fuel cross-flow condition, dealers will repair the condition free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01I008000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2001-07-19T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/fuel cross flow

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 1,556,221

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1990-1993 ford f-series vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks and 4.9, 5.0,5.8, or 7.5 liter gasoline fueled engines. some vehicles can experience a cross tank fuel flow condition due to a damaged check valve in the fuel pump/sender assembly. fuel may be supplied from one tank and some or all of the unused fuel may be returned to the other tank.

Consequence Summary: Should this occur, the capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap.

Corrective Action: Ford is extending the warranty for potential fuel cross-flow to 12 years of service or 150,000 miles from the vehicle's warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this cover will automatically transfer to subsequent owners at no charge. if a vehicle already has more than 150,000 miles, this overage will last until december 31, 2001. if the vehicle is experiencing a fuel cross-flow condition, dealers will repair the condition free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01I008000

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Created At: 1742808662

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