Date: 30.10.2000
Component: Fuel System, Other > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles. these vehicles may have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system. if the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
Consequencs:
If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
Date: 30.10.2000
Component: Fuel System, Other > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles. these vehicles may have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system. if the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
Consequencs:
If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
Date: 30.10.2000
Component: Fuel System, Other > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles. these vehicles may have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system. if the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
Consequencs:
If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
Date: 09.03.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). a pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.
Consequencs:
If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. this recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.
Date: 09.03.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). a pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control.
Consequencs:
If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. this recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles.
Date: 29.12.1999
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. an incorrect label was installed on the driver side rear door. this label contains instructions for the activation of the childproof safety locks.
Consequencs:
The operator of the vehicle may believe the childproof safety lock was activated when it was not, potentially allowing the door to be opened from the inside.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with a replacement label and installation instructions.
Date: 17.03.1999
Component: Electrical System > Ignition > Switch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with automatic transmissions which utilize a park/lock solenoid. it is possible to rotate the ignition key to the lock position and remove the key without the shift lever and transmission being in park. these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."
Consequencs:
This could result in a crash and possible personal injury.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles. vehicles that have units with ignition keys removable in gear positions other than park, will have the steering column replaced.
