NHTSA recall 12E036000 · Equipment
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The defect
Federal-Mogul is recalling certain Precision A23000, A23001, and A23067 aftermarket fuel pumps, shipped from April 2, 2012, through September 21, 2012. These fuel pumps were installed as replacement fuel pumps for use on various Ford vehicles for model years 1989 through 1997. The vehicles included are: 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 pump can fail causing a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
Federal-Mogul will notify owners the replacement fuel pump will be replaced, free of charge, for both parts and labor. The safety recall ibegan 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.