Date: 02.01.2001
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: minivans. the fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. cracks have developed in the vent hose. if (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.
Consequencs:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Date: 02.01.2001
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: minivans. the fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. cracks have developed in the vent hose. if (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.
Consequencs:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Date: 02.01.2001
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: minivans. the fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. cracks have developed in the vent hose. if (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.
Consequencs:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Date: 02.01.2001
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: minivans. the fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. cracks have developed in the vent hose. if (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.
Consequencs:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Date: 02.01.2001
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: minivans. the fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. cracks have developed in the vent hose. if (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.
Consequencs:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Date: 02.01.2001
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: minivans. the fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. cracks have developed in the vent hose. if (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.
Consequencs:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Date: 21.11.1995
Component: Visibility > Defroster/defogger System
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Leaves and other foreign material can enter through the cowl panel air intake during operation of the front heater and/or air conditioning system resulting in a build-up of material in the plenum. this can lead to noise, odors, or in some cases, ignition of these materials.
Consequencs:
A vehicle fire could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will install an additional heater/air conditioning system intake screen.
