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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- Affected units
- 13,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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