The Purolator fuel filter is a safety device that helps keep fuel from leaking out of your vehicle. Unfortunately, some of these filters shipped with a faulty quick connector that might not fully attach to the tube, even if it looks secure.
Risk if Unfixed
If this connection fails, fuel could spill out and, if there's an ignition source nearby, a fire could break out.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty filter with a new one, at no cost to you. They'll contact you to schedule the repair, and you can also contact UFI Filters USA at 800-230-5876 to ask about the recall.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
The fuel tank in your vehicle is the part that holds the natural gas. In certain models, the fuel tank is located behind the rear seat and has a fiberglass wrap that could be damaged by an interior fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If an interior fire occurs and the fiberglass wrap is damaged, the tank could weaken and rupture, leading to a serious fire.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will install a protective insulator behind the rear seat, completely free of charge. You'll be notified, but you can also contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 to schedule the repair.
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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.
The fuel tank in your Crown Victoria Police Interceptor is the part that stores gasoline. In high-speed rear-impact crashes, it could be damaged and catch fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If a high-speed rear-impact crash occurs, the fuel tank could get punctured and catch fire, posing a serious risk to you and others nearby.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will install a protective shield around your fuel tank at no cost to you, making your vehicle safer in the event of a crash. Additionally, you can visit the website www.CVPI.com for more information on safe use and equipment transport.
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IN ORDER TO ENHANCE POLICE OFFICE SAFETY, MODEL YEAR 1992-2003 CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR (CVPI) VEHICLES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH SHIELDS DESIGNED TO HELP PROTECT THE FUEL TANK IN HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES. FORD ALSO WILL BE OFFERING AN OPTIONAL TRUNK PACKAGE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF SHARP-EDGED, HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THESE VEHICLES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
SOME HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES HAVE RESULTED IN FUEL TANK PUNCTURES AND FIRES IN CVPI VEHICLES.
Original — Remedy
FORD HAS ADVISED US THAT SHIELD KITS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE LATE OCTOBER AND WILL BE INSTALLED ON POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES AT NO COST. THE OPTIONAL TRANK PACKAGE WILL BE AVAILABLE BY THE END OF 2002. FORD HAS ESTABLISHED A NEW WEB SITE AT WWW.CVPI.COM TO ANSWER ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAFE USE OF CPVI VEHICLES.
Your vehicle's rear suspension may be overloaded due to higher loads being input into the chassis, which could lead to premature wear on the wheel bearings and axles.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, this could cause the wheel bearings to fail early, leading to a broken axle shaft. This could cause your vehicle to lose power and coast to a stop, potentially leading to a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals, and axle shafts at no cost to you, and the recall began on July 15, 2004.
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CERTAIN POLICE, COMMERCIAL, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEETS TYPICALLY INPUT HIGHER LOADS INTO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS OVERLOADING THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY BEARING FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY TO AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE. IN THE EVENT OF AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE DRIVE FUNCTION AND WOULD COAST TO A STOP. LOSS OF DRIVE FUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS,AND AXLE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Your vehicle's steel wheels may develop cracks near the weld line, which could lead to a sudden loss of air from the tire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the crack is severe, it could affect your vehicle's control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will inspect and replace your vehicle's four road wheels and spare wheel for free, and provide extended warranty coverage for wheels on certain 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and taxis.
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ON CERTAIN POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE RIM NEAR THE WELD LINE THAT CONNECTS THE RIM TO THE DISK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FOUR ROAD WHEELS AND SPARE WHEEL WITH THE MANUFACTURING DATE CODES OF AUGUST 18, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2002. IN ADDITION, FORD IS PROVIDING EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR WHEELS ON 2003 CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR AND TAXIS BUILT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH APRIL 29, 2003. THESE WHEELS ARE EXHIBITING CRACKS AT A SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER RATE THAN THOSE WHEELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Your 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria or Mercury Grand Marquis may have a faulty lighting control module (LCM) that could cause your headlights to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlights fail, it can make it harder for you to see the road and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the LCM for free, and you should contact them at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the repair.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.
Your vehicle's wiring under the dashboard might be at risk of catching fire due to a faulty insulating panel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the panel sags and touches the catalytic converter, it could cause a burning odor, smoke, or even a fire.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the faulty insulating panel with a new one at no cost to you, and the recall began on June 3, 2005.
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ON CERTAIN POLICE INTERCEPTORS (CVPI) AND COMMERCIAL HEAVY DUTY (TAXI) VEHICLES, AT EXTREMELY HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES, THE SOUND INSULATING PANEL, LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE UNDERBODY, COULD SAG AND POSSIBLY CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSULATOR MIGHT EXPERIENCE CHARRING OF THE OUTER LAYER, BURNING ODOR, OR SMOKE WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING DASH INSULATOR AND INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN INSULATOR PAD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
