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304 reportsMileage unknown · Jul 30, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANK: RECALL NUMBER 96V071000. THERE IS A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, CAUSING A PORTION OF UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE AUXILIARY TANK, CAUSING AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN THE SECOND TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATES RECALL WORK W…
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FUEL TANK: RECALL NUMBER 96V071000. THERE IS A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, CAUSING A PORTION OF UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE AUXILIARY TANK, CAUSING AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN THE SECOND TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATES RECALL WORK WAS CORRECTED IN FEB OF 95. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #826048
Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline
RECALL 93V125; VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES FUEL FROME ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND WILL REPAIR VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *TT
NHTSA ODI #825971
Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 1998
Structure
FRAME CRACKED, WELDED SEVERAL TIMES. (QCAW)
NHTSA ODI #539474
Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 1998
Air BagsCrash
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THUS, NOT PROTECTING THE OCCUPANT. CAUSE UNKOWN, PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #825204
Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL PUMP PUMPS GAS FROM THE FRONT GAS TANK TO THE REAR GAS TANK AND FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE REAR TANK FILLER. PROBLEM WAS PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED IN RECALL 93V125, WHICH THE OWNER TOOK ADVANTAGE OF, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING AGAIN.
NHTSA ODI #536744
Mileage unknown · May 19, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE A YEAR AGO AND FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK FIXED. HOWEVER, THE TRUCK IS STILL PUMPING GAS ON THE HIGHWAY FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER. THE DEALER DID NOT FIX THE TRUCK BECAUSE THE TANK IS STILL SPILLING GAS, AND THE GAS IS STILL GOING TO THE OTHER TANK. RECALL FUEL TANK (93V-125000). *AK
NHTSA ODI #823484
Mileage unknown · Apr 28, 1998
Fuel System, OtherService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY SINCE OWNERSHIP.
NHTSA ODI #531560
Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL SPILLAGE PROBLEM; THE FUEL WILL RUN FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER AND DIP OUT OF THE FUELING SPOUT. EVEN WHEN USING ONE TANK THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACEDD TWICE, ONCE IN 1993(UNDER WARRANTY) AND ONCE 1995. THE FUEL PUMP NEEDS REPLACING A THIRD TIME. *AK
NHTSA ODI #822172
Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE BOUNCES UP AND DOWN. ALSO BRAKES HAVE A VERY ERRATIC RESPONSE.DEALERS REPLACED REAR BRAKE LININGS, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #821638
Mileage unknown · Jan 27, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL TANK/PUMP ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED AND PUMPED GASOLINE FROM THE REAR TANK INTO THE FRONT TANK CAUSING AN OVERFLOW PRIOR TO RECALL. (93V-125)
NHTSA ODI #544326
NHTSA investigations
12EA99032 · Dual Fuel Tank Crossflow/leakage
Opened Nov 4, 1999 · Closed Dec 6, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
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Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
RQ98008 · Ford F-SERIES Dual Fuel Tank Leakage
Opened May 29, 1998 · Closed Nov 4, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP.FROM THE INFORMATION GATHERED TO DATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE CAN BE MULTIPLE CAUSES AND/OR A COMBINATION OF CAUSES FOR FUEL CROSS FLOW AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY MAY BE INADEQUATE.FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS UPGRADED TO EA99-032.CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
EA93022 · Idle Air Spd Ctrl Vlv Malf
Opened Jul 30, 1993 · Closed Aug 31, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
PE93010 · Idle Air Spd Ctrl Vlv Malf
Opened Mar 2, 1993 · Closed Jul 30, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
EA93001 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jan 7, 1993 · Closed Aug 20, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE92077 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Sep 9, 1992 · Closed Jan 7, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA92029 · Front Seat Back Failure
Opened Aug 27, 1992 · Closed Oct 29, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
There is no summary currently available
PE92042 · Fnt Reclning Seat Bck Fail
Opened Apr 17, 1992 · Closed Aug 27, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
There is no summary currently available
EA91044 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened Oct 30, 1991 · Closed Oct 30, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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EA91031 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jun 26, 1991 · Closed Nov 1, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE91077 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened May 23, 1991 · Closed Oct 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE91064 · Transmission Fluid Fires
Opened Apr 9, 1991 · Closed Jul 5, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
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