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2002 FORD Crown Victoria FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER issues.

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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Safety Recalls

Critical #03V472000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The fuel tank in your vehicle is a critical component that stores the natural gas. In certain situations, an interior fire could potentially damage the tank's protective coating, weakening its structure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tank's strength is compromised, it could rupture, releasing gas and increasing the risk of a fire. This could lead to a serious situation with flames spreading to the passenger compartment.
Free Fix
Your dealer will install a protective insulator behind the rear seat to safeguard your fuel tank. This repair is free, and you should contact your dealer to schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Original — 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.
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Critical #02V249000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's natural gas tank assembly has a faulty 'T' fitting that could leak fuel when the ignition is on or during refueling.
Risk if Unfixed
A gas leak could cause a fire if it's concentrated in one area and there's an ignition source nearby.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the faulty 'T' fitting with a redesigned one and test it for leaks, all for free.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS MODEL VEHICLES, A T-FITTING THAT CONNECTS FUEL TANKS #3 AND #4 CAN DEVELOP A LEAK WHEN THE SOLENOID VALVES ARE ENERGIZED, SUCH AS WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION OR DURING REFUELING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A GAS LEAK OF SUFFICIENT QUANTITY CONCENTRATED IN AN AREA TO CREATE A COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED "T" FITTING ON #4 FUEL TANK AND TESTED FOR LEAKAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Other FORD Crown Victoria 2002 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 recalls
STEERING
1 recall

Other FORD Crown Victoria Years

2011
2 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
3 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2001
7 recalls
2000
10 recalls

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