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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 |