2002 Ford Crown Victoria recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V249000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 02S39
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 574
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 13, 2002
- Built
- May 10, 2001 – Mar 22, 2002
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).