FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Safety risk
AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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."
Safety risk
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
5
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
4
—
Suspension: front
4
—
Vehicle speed control
4
—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
4
—
Tires
3
69,800 mi
Electrical system
2
135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
2
80,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
2
—
Structure: body
2
—
Tires: tread/belt
2
—
Air bags
1
—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
1
—
Electrical system: horn
1
—
Engine and engine cooling
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
1
152,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
45,000 mi
Equipment: electrical
1
—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
1
—
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
79,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
1
—
Interior lighting
1
—
Seats
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
1
—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1
—
Structure: body: roof and pillars
1
—
Unknown or other
1
—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
—
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
—
Visibility: windshield
1
—
Wheels
1
31,000 mi
Wheels: rim
1
69,800 mi
The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.