1996-2003 Ford Crown Victoria recall: tank assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 6, 2003. It covers about 4,218 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,218
- reported
- Nov 6, 2003
- owners notified
- Jan 7, 2004
- related complaints
- 146
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the strength of the tank is significantly compromised, it could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V472000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 146 complaints about fuel system problems.
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Questions about recall 03V472000
Is there a recall on the 1996-2003 Ford Crown Victoria tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 03V472000, reported on November 6, 2003, covers about 4,218 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V472000?
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.
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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