1993 FORD F150 XLT WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL SYSTEM DELIVERS RETURN FUEL FROM THE REAR TANK TO THE FRONT INSTEAD OF THE TO THE REAR CAUSING THE FRONT TANK TO OVERFLOW FUEL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. MAJOR FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AND CONTINUED AFTER VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. FORD HAD A SAFETY RECALL ON…
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1993 FORD F150 XLT WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL SYSTEM DELIVERS RETURN FUEL FROM THE REAR TANK TO THE FRONT INSTEAD OF THE TO THE REAR CAUSING THE FRONT TANK TO OVERFLOW FUEL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. MAJOR FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AND CONTINUED AFTER VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. FORD HAD A SAFETY RECALL ON SOME VEHICLES FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR MINE.
NHTSA ODI #10883656
99,000 miles · Mar 18, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
TAKATA RECALL: I JUST BOUGHT A MY TRUCK TWO YEARS AGO AND EVEN SINCE I BOUGHT IT, ITS BEEN RUNNING RICH AND ACTING LIKE IT DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH FUEL PRESSURE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED BOGGING, HESITATION WHILE DRIVING AND FUEL LIKE SMELLS COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. I SEE THERE IS A RECALL FROM 2001 ABOUT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR O…
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TAKATA RECALL: I JUST BOUGHT A MY TRUCK TWO YEARS AGO AND EVEN SINCE I BOUGHT IT, ITS BEEN RUNNING RICH AND ACTING LIKE IT DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH FUEL PRESSURE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED BOGGING, HESITATION WHILE DRIVING AND FUEL LIKE SMELLS COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. I SEE THERE IS A RECALL FROM 2001 ABOUT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR OR SOMETHING BUT I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT IT. I THINK THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER WAS 00V424000 FROM WHAT I FOUND ONLINE. I AM JUST WONDERING IF THAT'S SOMETHING I CAN STILL GET FIXED FOR FREE BY THE DEALER SINCE THE PREVIOUS OWNER DIDN'T GET IT DONE. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 112,000 MILES ON IT AND IS IN MINT CONDITION. ANY MORE INFORMATION ON THE MATTER WILL HELP, THANKS.
NHTSA ODI #10850353
168,000 miles · Jan 25, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL CAP WAS UNSCREWED AND FUEL SPILLED OUT OF THE TANK. IN ADDITION, WHILE REFUELING THE FIRST TANK, FUEL SPILLED INTO THE SECOND TANK. WHILE REFUELING THE SECOND TANK, FUEL SPILLED INTO THE FIRST TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL CAP WAS UNSCREWED AND FUEL SPILLED OUT OF THE TANK. IN ADDITION, WHILE REFUELING THE FIRST TANK, FUEL SPILLED INTO THE SECOND TANK. WHILE REFUELING THE SECOND TANK, FUEL SPILLED INTO THE FIRST TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V424000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000. UPDATED 03/16/16*LJ *CN
NHTSA ODI #10821986
271,000 miles · Aug 14, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
STOPPED AT SERVICE STATION TO FUEL VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS DUAL TANKS. THE TANK SELECT SWITCH WAS IN THE REAR TANK POSITION. WAS GOING TO ADD FUEL TO REAR TANK BECAUSE THE FRONT TANK WAS INDICATING 'FULL' AND THE REAR TANK WAS NEARLY 'EMPTY'. OPENED THE FRONT TANK GAS CAP BY MISTAKE AND FUEL SHOT OUT AS IF UNDER PRESSURE AL…
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STOPPED AT SERVICE STATION TO FUEL VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS DUAL TANKS. THE TANK SELECT SWITCH WAS IN THE REAR TANK POSITION. WAS GOING TO ADD FUEL TO REAR TANK BECAUSE THE FRONT TANK WAS INDICATING 'FULL' AND THE REAR TANK WAS NEARLY 'EMPTY'. OPENED THE FRONT TANK GAS CAP BY MISTAKE AND FUEL SHOT OUT AS IF UNDER PRESSURE ALL OVER THE SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND ONTO THE GROUND WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO WET MY SHOES AND THE BOTTOM FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THERE WAS ABOUT A QUART OF FUEL EJECTED. I PUT THE CAP BACK ON AND CLOSED IT UNTIL IT CLICKED, AS USUAL. THEN I PROCEEDED TO PUT FUEL IN THE REAR TANK.
NHTSA ODI #10748754
183,000 miles · Jun 17, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK BUT IT SPILLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONNECTOR VALVE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK BUT IT SPILLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONNECTOR VALVE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 183,000.
NHTSA ODI #10725710
109,000 miles · Mar 20, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CHECK VALVES AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CHECK VALVES AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000. UPDATED 4/20/15*CN UPDATED 10/9/2015 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10700737
136,500 miles · Feb 5, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF, THE FUEL WOULD TRANSFER TO THE SECOND TANK INDEPENDENTLY. IF BOTH FUEL TANKS WERE FULL, FUEL WOULD SPEW OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FUEL PUMP CHECK VALVE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF, THE FUEL WOULD TRANSFER TO THE SECOND TANK INDEPENDENTLY. IF BOTH FUEL TANKS WERE FULL, FUEL WOULD SPEW OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FUEL PUMP CHECK VALVE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,500.
NHTSA ODI #10681538
204,000 miles · Sep 9, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL AND CAUSED THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TO REEK OF FUEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V424000 (FUEL …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL AND CAUSED THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TO REEK OF FUEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V424000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 204,000.
NHTSA ODI #10631919
155,000 miles · Aug 25, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93V125000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
NHTSA ODI #10628139
216,000 miles · Sep 4, 2013
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AND NOTICED FUEL SPILLING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE MIDDLE TANK WAS EMPTY WHILE THE REAR TANK EXHIBITED A SPILLAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT REPAIRED BUT DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AND NOTICED FUEL SPILLING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE MIDDLE TANK WAS EMPTY WHILE THE REAR TANK EXHIBITED A SPILLAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT REPAIRED BUT DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 216000.
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DUAL FUEL TANKS. THE CARBON STEEL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CAN WEAR OUT DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONS, IT CAN CAUSE HIGH FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE, WHICH DAMAGES THE FUEL PUMP CHECK VALVE. THIS ALLOWS FUEL TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, POSSIBLY OVERFILLING THE NON-OPERATING TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL HAVE A STAINLESS STEEL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 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 1-866-436-7332. (SEE PREVIOUS NHTSA RECALL 93V-125/FORD RECALL 93S68).
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE BUMPER WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, A VEHICLE COLLISION COULD RESULT.
Remedy: INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.
A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.
THE TRANSFER CASES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE WRONG ELECTRIC SHIFT MOTOR. THE TRANSFER CASES CAN SLIP OUT OF THE 4 X 4 HIGH GEAR POSITION DURING COASTING IN FORWARD GEARS OR WITH POWER APPLIED IN REVERSE GEAR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL FREELY AS IF INNEUTRAL POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR POSITION. THIS CANRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASES WITH THE CORRECT VERSION.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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EA99032 · 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.
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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.
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.
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