The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12E036000·Announced 2012-10-02

Federal-Mogul Recalls Aftermarket Fuel Pumps for Ford Vehicles

Federal-Mogul is recalling specific aftermarket fuel pumps for 1989-1997 Ford vehicles because a seal failure can cause a fuel leak, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that may result in a vehicle fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for structural vehicle defects or significant hazard reports.

Plain-English summary

Federal-Mogul Corporation is recalling certain Precision A23000, A23001, and A23067 aftermarket fuel pumps. These units were shipped between April 2, 2012, and September 21, 2012, and were installed as replacements for various Ford vehicles from model years 1989 through 1997. The affected vehicle models include the Bronco, E Super Duty, Econoline (E-150, E-250, E-350), Explorer, F Super Duty, F-150, F-250, F-350, and Mercury Mountaineer.

A seal in the fuel pump can fail, causing a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, this leak may result in a vehicle fire. The recall affects approximately 13,500 units.

Federal-Mogul will notify owners that the replacement fuel pump will be replaced free of charge, including both parts and labor. The safety recall began on December 13, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Federal-Mogul, not Ford Motor Company. Owners may contact Federal-Mogul at 1-877-489-6659 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP recall
Manufacturer
Federal-Mogul Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
13,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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