FORD WINDSTAR 2000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V164000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
FORD | WINDSTAR | 2000 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2000-07-19 | 2000-06-19 | 2000-06-29 |
Production Dates: 2000-04-19 - 2000-04-26
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S11
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INCORRECTLY FUEL LINE END FORMS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOWER THAN SPECIFIED PULL APART FORCE FOR THE INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTION.
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDUNDANT FUEL LINE CLIP ON THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE CONNECTIONS AT THE REAR OF THE CHASSIS FUEL LINE BUNDLE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 2000. 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'.