Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 03V472000 · announced November 6, 2003 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 4,218 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

What to do

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
• 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
• 1998 Ford Crown Victoria
• 1999 Ford Crown Victoria
• 2000 Ford Crown Victoria
• 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
• 2002 Ford Crown Victoria
• 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.