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036NEX license plate in OR state

1996 FORD Contour

036NEX license plate is registered to a 1996 FORD Contour in Oregon state. This FORD Contour is a and is manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
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Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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AirBagLocFront 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
BedType Not Applicable
BodyCabType Not Applicable
BodyClass Sedan/Saloon
BusFloorConfigType Not Applicable
BusType Not Applicable
CustomMotorcycleType Not Applicable
DisplacementCC 2000.00
DisplacementCI 122.047488189464
DisplacementL 2.00
Doors 4
EngineConfiguration In-Line
EngineCylinders 4
EngineHP To 125
EngineManufacturer Ford
ErrorCode 0
ErrorText 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
FuelTypePrimary Gasoline
GVWR Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Make FORD
MakeID 460
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
ManufacturerId 976
Model Contour
ModelID 6731
ModelYear 1996
MotorcycleChassisType Not Applicable
MotorcycleSuspensionType Not Applicable
NCSABodyType 4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSAMake Ford
NCSAModel Contour
Note Body Code: FA
OtherEngineInfo Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
OtherRestraintSystemInfo Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
PlantCity KANSAS CITY
PlantCountry UNITED STATES (USA)
PlantState MISSOURI
SeatBeltsAll Manual
TrailerBodyType Not Applicable
TrailerType Not Applicable
Trim GL
ValveTrainDesign Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
VehicleDescriptor 1FALP653*TK
VehicleType PASSENGER CAR
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1. SUSPENSION
Component Description SUSPENSION
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 6903
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20080522
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20080414
Record Creation Date 20080417
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence Summary THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
2. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Component Description SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report BRAKE PARTS, INC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 7440
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060320
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20060313
Record Creation Date 20060313
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Consequence Summary LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AC DELCO, AIMCO, CARQUEST, AND BENDIX BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER OR FORD VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
3. VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER / DEFOGGER SYSTEM : WINDSHIELD : CONTROLS / WIRING
Component Description VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19940801
End Date Of Manufacturing 19970207
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 566979
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20010829
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20010709
Record Creation Date 20010719
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1997 FORD CONTOUR AND MERCURY MYSTIQUE VEHICLES. THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR COULD OVERHEAT CAUSING THE ATTACHED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO MELT.
Consequence Summary THIS COULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Corrective Summary FORD WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FOR 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF SALE OF THE VEHICLE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR AND A NEW WIRE JUMPER HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE.
Recall Notes FORD HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT AN EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR POTENTIAL HEATHER BLOWER RESISTOR PROBLEMS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT1-866-436-7332, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Component Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19960601
End Date Of Manufacturing 19980531
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 342962
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20010829
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20010709
Record Creation Date 20010713
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN MY 1996-1998 PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY, CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY PLANTS OR ON MY 1999 PASSENGER VEHCLES BUILT AT THE AUTOMOTIVE ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLANTS, THE ROUGH SURFACE OF THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR'S STAINLESS STEEL BLADES CAN DAMAGE THE COPPER SURFACE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. THE DAMAGE COULD, OVER TIME, CAUSE INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE CONNECTOR AND, DUE TO SUBSEQUENT TERMINAL RELAXATION, RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION.
Consequence Summary THE OPEN CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO ELECTRICAL ARCING THAT COULD MELT THE CONNECTOR HOUSING MATERIAL CREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR AND A NEW WIRE JUMPER HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 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 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes FORD RECALL NO.01S22.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
5. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19940418
End Date Of Manufacturing 19951229
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 262559
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20010205
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20001106
Record Creation Date 20001107
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L AND 2.5L ENGINES, AND 1996 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. TIGHTENING OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR BEARINGS, UP TO AND INCLUDING MOTOR STALL, CAN RESULT IN INCREASED MOTOR TORQUE AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL MOTOR CURRENT AND ACCOMPANYING HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURES.
Consequence Summary OVERHEATING OF THE COOLING FAN MOTOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT CAN RESULT IN SMOKE AND ODORS FROM BEARING GREASE, INSULATION AND OTHER INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS. IF ELECTRICAL CURRENT CONTINUES TO BE APPLIED TO THE MOTOR, INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS COULD IGNITE POSSIBLY IGNITING OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT DEVICE IN-LINE WITH EACH FAN MOTOR. FORD WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY TO A TOTAL OF 8 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 100,000 MILES FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF THE VEHICLE ALREADY HAS MORE THAN 100,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL JULY 31, 2001.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 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 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
6. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Component Description SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19960401
End Date Of Manufacturing 19980824
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 436200
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20001011
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000309
Record Creation Date 20000314
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL.
Consequence Summary IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV'S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 2000 FOR THE 1996-1998 MODEL VEHICLES AND ON OCTOBER 11, 2000, FOR THE 1999-2000 MODEL VEHICLES.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).
7. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19960201
End Date Of Manufacturing 19960320
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 22324
Date Owner Notified By MFR 19991011
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 19990913
Record Creation Date 19990923
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL FILLER PIPE VENT HOSE MAY HAVE LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF OZONE RESISTANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE HOSE BECOMING BRITTLE AND CRACKING.
Consequence Summary A CRACKED HOSE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING FUELED.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILLER VENT HOSE CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE BLEND OF PVC AND NITRILE RUBBER.
Recall Notes FORD RECALL NO. 99S24. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 11, 1999.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).
8. EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS : SWITCH
Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19950420
End Date Of Manufacturing 19980824
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 605581
Date Owner Notified By MFR 19990716
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 19990505
Record Creation Date 19990510
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TERMINALS AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN EXPERIENCE HEAT DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF OVERHEATING.
Consequence Summary THE DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN DISTORTION OF THE TERMINAL CAUSING AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION, PARKING LAMP, AND TAIL LAMP CIRCUITS.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLAMP SWITCH WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAINING BRONZE TERMINALS AND AN INSPECTION, AND REPLACEMENT IF NECESSARY, OF THE HEADLAMP SWITCH.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 16, 1999. 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).
9. POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : LEVER AND LINKAGE : FLOOR SHIFT
Component Description POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19940718
End Date Of Manufacturing 19980112
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 175000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 19981120
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 19980918
Record Creation Date 19980925
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS. THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.
Consequence Summary THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 20, 1998.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).
10. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CABLES
Component Description VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19940418
End Date Of Manufacturing 19960815
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 38000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 19980113
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 19971208
Record Creation Date 19971218
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION. THE THROTTLE CABLES WERE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY LEADING TO FRAYING OR SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequence Summary THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 13, 1998. 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 1-800-424-9393.
11. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE
Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19960418
End Date Of Manufacturing 19961217
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1800
Date Owner Notified By MFR 19980209
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 19971117
Record Creation Date 19971120
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL VEHICLES MODIFIED TO RUN ON EITHER GASOLINE OR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS HAVE A SOLENOID SHUT-OFF VALVE THAT STOPS FUEL FLOW FROM THE FUEL TANK IN THE EVENT OF CERTAIN MODERATE TO SEVERE COLLISIONS. IF THE VEHICLE IS IN A COLLISION AND THE NATURAL GAS FUEL LINE IS DAMAGED, THE SYSTEM COULD LEAK NATURAL GAS.
Consequence Summary FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary FORD HAS REQUESTED OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES TO HAVE THE CNG FUEL SYSTEM DISABLED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN AND TO ONLY USE GASOLINE FUEL UNTIL A PERMANENT CORRECTIVE ACTION IS DEVELOPED. OWNERS ARE BEING ALERTED TO THIS SOLENOID VALVE CONCERN AT THIS TIME. THE TIMING OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS IS BEING DELAYED TO ALLOW BOTH CONDITIONS TO BE REMEDIED AT ONE TIME. IN THE MEANTIME, THERE IS NOT RISK AS LONG AS THE NATURAL GAS SYSTEM HAS BEEN DISABLED AND THE VHEICLE IS ONLY OPERATED ON GASOLINE.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 1998.OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN SERVICE KITS ARE AVAILABLE.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 1-800-424-9393.
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