2001 Ford Escape recall: delivery
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 18, 2000. It covers about 10,850 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,850
- reported
- Sep 18, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 27, 2000
- related complaints
- 55
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the outlet end of the fuel filter were damaged when the line was connected to the filter during vehicle assembly. In some cases, this damage could result in a fuel odor, or possibly in fuel dripping from the connection.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line. Owner notification began september 27, 2000. 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 number 00V277001
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 55 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 00V277001
Is there a recall on the 2001 Ford Escape delivery?
Yes. Recall 00V277001, reported on September 18, 2000, covers about 10,850 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V277001?
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line. Owner notification began september 27, 2000. 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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