The quick-connect fuel filter on your vehicle is a safety feature that connects the fuel filter to the engine. In some cases, the connector might not be fully secure, even if you think it is.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection fails, fuel could leak out and, if there's an ignition source nearby, it could catch fire. This is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel filter with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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 lighting control module in your Crown Victoria or Grand Marquis is a computer that helps control your headlights. In certain 2003-2005 models, this module could fail, leaving your headlights out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the module fails, your headlights won't turn on. This will make it harder for you to see the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty lighting control module with a new one at no cost to you. You'll get a notice with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
In your police interceptor or commercial heavy-duty vehicle, there's a sound-insulating panel under the dashboard that's meant to keep the noise down. But at extremely high engine temperatures, this panel can sag and press against the catalytic converter.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the insulator could catch fire, causing a burning smell, smoke, or even an actual fire. This could happen while you're driving, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the old insulator with a new, redesigned one at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
