Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #03V482000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V482000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 671,000 affected units, FORD/STALLING, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.

Corrective Action

This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. all owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. the free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V482000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2003-11-19T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/stalling

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 671,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03N01

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.

Consequence Summary: This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. all owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. the free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. owners 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-xdt4_r5sh-kvi7

NHTSA ID: 03V482000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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