NHTSA recall 00V419002
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. Cracks have developed in the vent hose. If (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak…
Why it matters: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1993 Mercury Villager
- 1994 Mercury Villager
- 1995 Mercury Villager
- 1996 Mercury Villager
- 1997 Mercury Villager
- 1998 Mercury Villager
All model years NHTSA lists
1993 Mercury Villager, 1994 Mercury Villager, 1995 Mercury Villager, 1996 Mercury Villager, 1997 Mercury Villager, 1998 Mercury Villager.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V419002.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.