NHTSA recall 00V277001
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Ford Escape
Reported Sep 18, 200010,850 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 00S27Built Oct 22, 1999 – Sep 1, 2000
The defect
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 remedy
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 1-800-392-3673.