NHTSA recall 97V203000
Fuel System, Other · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The natural gas fuel tanks have a solenoid shut-off valve that stops fuel flow from the fuel tank in the event of certain moderate to severe collisions. If the vehicle is in a collision and the natural gas fuel line is damaged, the system could leak natural gas.
Why it matters: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix: Ford has requested owners of these vehicles to have the cng fuel system disabled under a previous recall campaign and to only use gasoline fuel until a permanent corrective action is developed. Owners are being alerted to this solenoid valve concern at this time. The timing of corrective actions is…
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All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Ford Contour, 1997 Ford Contour.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V203000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.