5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2001-01-03
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.
Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Notes
Owner notification began february 19, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Posted on: 1995-11-30
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.
Consequence
A vehicle fire could occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install an additional heater/air conditioning system intake screen.
Notes
System: heater; defroster; ventilation.vehicle description: passenger mini-vans.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1992-12-21
Description
Fuel filler hoses may have been cut prior to installation by a utility knife used to open the shipping box.
Consequence
Fuel leakage can result if the cut extended through thethickness of the hose wall. Leaking fuel can result in a fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Corrective Action
Replace the fuel filler hose.
Notes
System: fuel system.vehicle description: passenger vans.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Posted on: 1992-09-30
Description
The service brake master cylinder was not properly assembled or could have been damaged by the evacuation and filling of the brake system at the assembly plant.
Consequence
This can result in a partial brake system failure due tointernal master cylinder leakage which can cause loss of braking on two of thefour wheels. If this occurs, there would be increased brake pedal travel, higherpedal efforts and increased stopping distances.
Corrective Action
A new brake master cylinder will be installed.
Notes
System: brakes: master cylinder.vehicle description: passenger mini-vans.
DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 1992-09-30
Description
One or both of the bolts securing the automatic seat belt restraint system tracks to the b-pillars were not adequately tightened.
Consequence
This condition can result in the automatic seat beltsystem track joints having less than design strength, and increase the risk ofinjury to the seat occupant in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
Corrective Action
Dealers will tighten the passive restraint system track mounting bolts.
Notes
System: interior: passenger restraint.vehicle description: passenger mini-vans.