Defect Description For Recall
In Order To Enhance Police Office Safety, Model Year 1992-2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Cvpi) Vehicles Will Be Equipped With Shields Designed To Help Protect The Fuel Tank In High-Speed Rear-Impact Crashes. Ford Also Will Be Offering An Optional Trunk Package Designed To Improve The Safe Transport Of Sharp-Edged, Heavy Equipment In These Vehicles.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CVPI
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
02I003000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Some High-Speed Rear-Impact Crashes Have Resulted In Fuel Tank Punctures And Fires In Cvpi Vehicles.
Fix Defect
Ford Has Advised Us That Shield Kits Have Been Available Since Late October And Will Be Installed On Police Interceptor Vehicles At No Cost. The Optional Trank Package Will Be Available By The End Of 2002. Ford Has Established A New Web Site At Www.Cvpi.Com To Answer Additional Questions About The Safe Use Of Cpvi Vehicles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19920701
End Of Manufacture
20021021
Type Of Vehicle Recall
I
Number Affected
350000
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20021015
Make Campaign Number
02B02