Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Bi-Fuel Vehicles. These Vehicles May Have A Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Grommet That Could Have Been Damaged During The Installation Of The Bi-Fuel System. If The Grommet Is Damaged, Fuel Could Leak. Fuel Leakage In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Could Result In A Fire. Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Grommet.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CONTOUR
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V350000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Grommet Is Damaged, Fuel Could Leak. Fuel Leakage In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Grommet.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19970520
End Of Manufacture
20000414
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3750
Date Owners Notified
20001130
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20001030
Make Campaign Number
00S38