Recall 00V-277
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2001 Ford Escape: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-277
- Reported
- September 18, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 10,850 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the outlet end of the fuel filter were damaged when the line was connected to the filter during vehicle assembly. In some cases, this damage could result in a fuel odor, or possibly in fuel dripping from the connection.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line. Owner notification began september 27, 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2001