What NHTSA investigated
The subject vehicle is fitted with an onboard refuelig vapor recovery (orvr) system, as required by the epa.the EPA safety requirements, prepared in cooperation with ,and approved by NHTSA, require vehicles to be refueled at a rate of 10 gallons per minute (the maximum rate allowed to be used in refueling stations, by EPA regulation) without fuel being forced out the fuel filler pipe.this requirement was based on a history of fires in filling stations and incidents of fuel spitting back are considered to be a fire safety risk.of the 114 complaints and warranty claims alleging problems while attempting to refuel the vehicle, 27 specifically stated that fuel spit-back out of the fuel filler pipe.ford reportscomplaints are still being received.
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | TOWN CAR | 1998 |
Source
From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.