NHTSA Recall 03V482000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V482000; Date: Nov. 19, 2003
This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Ford Focus; 2001 Ford Focus
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 671,000
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.
How to Fix:
This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no. 03n01. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 19, 2004
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