Ford Crown Victoria (1996-2003): Fuel system, other
Recall 03V472000 · Nov 6, 2003 · Ford Motor Company
4,218
vehicles affected
4,218
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V472000
- Date
- Nov 6, 2003
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 4,218
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, other > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 1996-2003
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Crown Victoria | 1996-2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V472000?
1 model: Ford Crown Victoria (1996-2003), about 4,218 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.