Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineFire
A DAY AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL AWF40C-F 00 S 59 REPAIRS FILLER HOSE HAD TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ENGINE STARTED JUMPING. THEN, CAUGHT ON FIRE JUST LIKE IT SAID IN RECALL. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD EXHAUST LEAK AT THE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER S…
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A DAY AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL AWF40C-F 00 S 59 REPAIRS FILLER HOSE HAD TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ENGINE STARTED JUMPING. THEN, CAUGHT ON FIRE JUST LIKE IT SAID IN RECALL. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD EXHAUST LEAK AT THE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER SAYS HE DOES NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. *YH
NHTSA ODI #887144
Mileage unknown · Apr 19, 2001
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00S59, HOWEVER DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH DEALER, RECALL REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #560845
Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL WORK 00V-419 FOR THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PERFORMED DUE TO DEALER PROBLEMS AND LACK OF PARTS. NLM
NHTSA ODI #560666
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STARTING PROBLEMS,A SEVICE ADVISOR STATED THE FUEL LINE IS POORLY ROUTED CAUSING FUEL TO SIT IN THE FUEL LINES, AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING STARTED THE FUEL HAS TO WORK ITS WAY INTO THE ENGINE BEFORE THE FUEL REACHES THE POINT OF IGNITION. NLM
NHTSA ODI #560397
Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
GASOLINE LEAKS RAPIDLY FROM UNDERNEATH THE VAN EVERY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #739794
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
IN WARM WEATHER, MY CAR VENTS A TERRIBLE AMOUNT OF GAS FUMES INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE (PARTICULARLY WHEN A/C IS ON). THIS IS A TERRIBLE PROBLEM AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. IN MY OPINION IT IS VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY HERE AT HIGH ALTITUDES IN DENVER WHEN TREMENDOUS PRESSURE BUILDS UP IN THE GAS TANK WHICH APPEARS T…
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IN WARM WEATHER, MY CAR VENTS A TERRIBLE AMOUNT OF GAS FUMES INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE (PARTICULARLY WHEN A/C IS ON). THIS IS A TERRIBLE PROBLEM AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. IN MY OPINION IT IS VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY HERE AT HIGH ALTITUDES IN DENVER WHEN TREMENDOUS PRESSURE BUILDS UP IN THE GAS TANK WHICH APPEARS TO BE CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS SECOND VEHICLE OF THIS TYPE THAT I HAVE HAD WITH THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO HAD A 1995 NISSAN QUEST (THE SAME CAR - NISSAN VERSION) WHICH DID THIS. IT GOT SO BAD THAT THE DEALER KEPT PUTTING ME IN A RENTAL CAR UNTIL THEY COULD FIX IT (WHICH THEY NEVER DID). NISSAN ENDED UP BUYING THE CAR BACK. I THOUGHT THAT I JUST HAD A "LEMON" (AN ISOLATED INCIDENT) AND BOUGHT THE VILLAGER BECAUSE THE SLIDING SEAT SYSTEM IN THE CAR IS NECESSARY FOR ME (IT IS THE ONLY CAR THAT HAS ONE, NAMELY, REAR SEATS THAT ARE ON TRACKS/RAILS). ANYWAY, I WAS SURPRISED AND ANGRY TO FIND OUT THAT THE VILLAGER DOES THE SAME THING AND THE DEALER WAS NEVER ABLE TO FIX IT. THIS IS A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM. IF YOU WANT TO HEAR MORE ABOUT IT, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #736165
Mileage unknown · Jun 22, 1999
Fuel System, GasolineLatches/locks/linkages
WHILE DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR UNLATCHED. *YC
NHTSA ODI #546267
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. INITIAL VISITS TO DEALER FAILED TO IDENTIFY THIS PROBLEM. DEALER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM ON THIRD VISIT. PROBLEM WAS A FAILED RUBBER HOSE WHICH WAS LEAKING GAS UNDER INTAKE MANIFOLD.
NHTSA ODI #704429
Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO OVER 30 MPH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
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 & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH POWER WINDOWS THAT CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) DOOR IS OPENED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL REMINDING OWNERS NOT TO LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED BECAUSE THE POWER WINDOWS CAN OPERATE FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF UNLESS THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPENED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE THIS LABEL IS TO BE INSTALLED. IF AN OWNER PREFERS, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THEM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA00014 · Fuel Tank Vent Hose Leakage
Opened May 22, 2000 · Closed Jan 4, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
PERIODIC EXPOSURE TO LIQUID GASOLINE MAY RESULT IN EXTRACTION OF ANTIDEGRADANTS FROM THE SUBJECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE.HOSES WHICH HAVE SUFFERED LOSS OF ANTIDEGRADANTS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN AREAS OF HIGH STRAIN.FUEL MAY SPRAY OR DRIP FROM CRACKED VENT HOSES FOLLOWING TANK FILL.STARTING AT JOB#1 1998 MY (CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS VEHICLES) AND JOB#1 1999 MY (FEDERAL EMISSIONS VEHICLES), THE SUBJECT VENT HOSE COMPOSITION CHANGED FROM NITRILE RUBBER HOSES WITH CHLOROPRENE RUBBER COVERS (NBR/CR) TO FLUOROCARBON RUBBER HOSES WITH AN OUTER LAYER BLEND OF NBR/PVC.THE CHANGES WERE MADE TO IMPROVE HYDRACARBON RESISTANCE FOR COMPLAINCE WITH NEW EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS REGULATIONS.THE MODIFIED HOSES ARE ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY MORE RESISTANT TO DEGRADATION AND CRACKING.IN A LETTER DATED JANUARY 2, 2001, FORD NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SUBJECT VENT HOSE IN AFFACTED VEHICLES.FORD WILL BEGIN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ON OR ABOUT THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12, 2001 TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO DEALERS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE WITH THE LATEST DESIGN LEVER PART.
SQ00008 · Unexpected Opening On Sliding Door
Opened May 12, 2000 · Closed Apr 1, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
EA99015 · Fuel Rail Hose Fitting Leakage
Opened Jun 29, 1999 · Closed Apr 18, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT COVERS 1993-1998 MERCURY VILLAGER AND NISSAN QUEST MINIVANS.THESE TWO MINIVANS SHARE A COMMON BODY PLATFORM AND POWER TRAIN.BASED ON THE LOW NUMBER OF REPORTED INCIDENTS AND THE ABSENCE OF A DEMONSTRABLE FAILURE TREND, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ENGINEERING CLOSING REPORT EA99-015 FOR DETAILS.
EA96005 · Battery Explosions
Opened May 30, 1996 · Closed May 29, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC FILE.
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