NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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304 reportsMileage unknown · Mar 6, 1996
Fuel System, Gasoline
HAD FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY RECALL WORK DONE, FUEL STILL SQUIRTS OUT OF TANKS. *AK CONSUMER STATES FUEL LEAKED OUT OF TOP TANK THAT VEHICLEFOLLOWING PUT ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS, VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR REPLACEMENT OF FULE VALVES AND FUEL REGULATOR WAS TOLD BY LOCAL DEALER THAT REUULATOR WAS REPLACED AND ADDED TWO ADDITIONAL VALVESIN TH…
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HAD FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY RECALL WORK DONE, FUEL STILL SQUIRTS OUT OF TANKS. *AK CONSUMER STATES FUEL LEAKED OUT OF TOP TANK THAT VEHICLEFOLLOWING PUT ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS, VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR REPLACEMENT OF FULE VALVES AND FUEL REGULATOR WAS TOLD BY LOCAL DEALER THAT REUULATOR WAS REPLACED AND ADDED TWO ADDITIONAL VALVESIN THE FUEL LINE, CONSUMER STATES THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE TEO VALVES, FUEL PUMP AS THEY SAID RAN THE VEHICLE AND IT DID NOT LEAK CONSUMER WAS TOLD IF IT DID IT WAS THE VALVES IN THE FUEL PUMP WHICH ARE NOT ON THE RECALL LIST.*JB
NHTSA ODI #980344
Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 1996
Electrical SystemFire
MOMENTS AFTER PARKING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, UPON RETURNING FOUND INTERIOR ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #980198
Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 1996
Electrical SystemFire
MOMENTS AFTER PARKING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, UPON RETURNING, FOUND INTERIOR ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #980035
Mileage unknown · Feb 23, 1996
Structure
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BUTTON ON THE OUTSIDE STICK IN AND WHEN DRIVING THE DOOR OPENED UP . *AK
NHTSA ODI #979613
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 1996
Air Bags
SRS AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH WHEN DRIVING AND THEN GOES OFF, AND THEN COMES BACK ON. TT
NHTSA ODI #978588
Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 1996
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE GOING DOWN HILL BRAKES FAILS, AFTER 20 MIN. BRAKES RETURN. TT
NHTSA ODI #978163
Mileage unknown · Jan 18, 1996
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS: ANTI LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP, BASICALLY DURING WET WEATHER. TT
NHTSA ODI #977751
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 1996
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH
NHTSA ODI #500630
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 1996
Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. TT
NHTSA ODI #977537
Mileage unknown · Dec 14, 1995
Electrical SystemFire
TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE UNDERHOOD AFTER MOVING 5 MINUTES TO ANOTHER LOCATION. PAINT ON HOOD BOILED DUE TO HEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA ODI #976581
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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