1998-2000 Ford Contour recall: tank assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 30, 2000. It covers about 3,750 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,750
- reported
- Oct 30, 2000
- owners notified
- Nov 30, 2000
- related complaints
- 139
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
Recall number 00V350000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Contour 1998-2000 199819992000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 139 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 00V350000
Is there a recall on the 1998-2000 Ford Contour tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 00V350000, reported on October 30, 2000, covers about 3,750 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V350000?
Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.
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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