1996–2003 Ford Crown Victoria Recall
Fuel System, Other: Storage: Tank Assembly
Issued June 11, 2003 · Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Affected model years
- 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Vehicles affected
- 4,218
- Report received
- June 11, 2003
Summary
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK WEAKENING THE TANK.
Consequence
IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INSULATOR BEHIND THE CURRENT SEAT BACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
FORD RECALL NO. 03S08. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Related
- All Ford Crown Victoria recalls and complaints
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- 1996 Ford Crown Victoria full report
- 1997 Ford Crown Victoria full report
- 1998 Ford Crown Victoria full report
- 1999 Ford Crown Victoria full report
- 2000 Ford Crown Victoria full report
- 2001 Ford Crown Victoria full report
- 2002 Ford Crown Victoria full report
- 2003 Ford Crown Victoria full report
Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.