Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #02I003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02I003000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 350,000 affected units, FORD/FUEL TANK/POLICE VEHICLES, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.

Corrective Action

Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02I003000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2002-10-15T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fuel tank/police vehicles
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 350,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02B02
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
Consequence Summary: Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Corrective Action: Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. the optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. ford has established a new web site at www.cvpi.com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-c2vz.3mcd~qd36
NHTSA ID: 02I003000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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