Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / BRONCO / 1991

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 000037942 Incident Date: May, 10 2000
Consumer's City: MADISON Consumer's State: CT
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: BRONCO Model Year: 1991
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMEU15N3ML Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 18 2000 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Mar, 31 1991
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Fuel tank developed leaks between bottom of tank and skid pan. the design and placement of the skid pan contibuted to an accumulation of dirt and other debris that craeted an envioronment that hastened the formation of rust, which eventually led to the formation of holes in the tank. if not detected, leaking gasoline may have been exposed to hot exhaust system components, creating a risk of fire. *ak