2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA RECALL - #03V472000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK WEAKENING THE TANK.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/19/2003 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/7/2004 |
| # Affected |
4,218 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK WEAKENING THE TANK. |
| Consequences |
IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INSULATOR BEHIND THE CURRENT SEAT BACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes |
FORD RECALL NO. 03S08.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for AIR BAGS
2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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Comments
3/4/2011 - Brent Deakin
I own a 2001 Crown Vic. I am happy w/ the car. I am unhappy w/ how Ford has handled recall items re: the car only because the car is older. I keep it very well maintained.
The 2011 Chrysler 300 is looking pretty good right now.
I would prefer buying another Ford as overall it has been reliable. That said, a recall should not have an expiry date as this is the fault of your engineering, not my driving or maintenance on the vehicle.