Ford E-250, E-350, Econoline, F-150 and 1 more (1998-2000): Equipment
Recall 00V284000 · Sep 21, 2000 · Ford Motor Company
4,500
vehicles affected
4,500
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00V284000
- Date
- Sep 21, 2000
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 1998-2000
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."
What can happen
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 15 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 00V284000?
5 models: Ford E-250 (1998-2000), Ford E-350 (1998-2000), Ford Econoline (1998-2000) and 2 more, about 4,500 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 00V284000?
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE.
What can happen?
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
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.