Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V067000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V067000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 400 affected units, FORD/FUEL TANKS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles previously serviced under ford service bulletin 97-17-9 from august 1997 through december 1997. these vehicles were inadvertenly equipped with an 18-gallon fuel tank rather than the 16-gallon as specified. the 18-gallon tank has a second valve location where a shipping plug should be installed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the correct fuel tank.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V067000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1998-03-25T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/fuel tanks

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles previously serviced under ford service bulletin 97-17-9 from august 1997 through december 1997. these vehicles were inadvertenly equipped with an 18-gallon fuel tank rather than the 16-gallon as specified. the 18-gallon tank has a second valve location where a shipping plug should be installed.

Consequence Summary: If this shipping plug is displaced, fuel leakage can result. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install the correct fuel tank.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-xqiv.rysi-jdam

NHTSA ID: 98V067000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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