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Defect Investigation of Post Rear End Collision Fires

Subject:	Post rear end collision fires
Components covered:	Gasoline storage
Investigations Summary:	This investigation was opened on Nov. 27, 2001. It was closed on Oct. 3, 2002. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall. Allege fuel tank can rupture following a high-energy rear collision resulting in severe fires.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:	1992 Ford Crown Victoria 1993 Ford Crown Victoria 1994 Ford Crown Victoria 1995 Ford Crown Victoria 1996 Ford Crown Victoria 1997 Ford Crown Victoria 1998 Ford Crown Victoria 1999 Ford Crown Victoria 2000 Ford Crown Victoria 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 1992 Lincoln Town Car 1993 Lincoln Town Car 1994 Lincoln Town Car 1995 Lincoln Town Car 1996 Lincoln Town Car 1997 Lincoln Town Car 1998 Lincoln Town Car 1999 Lincoln Town Car 2000 Lincoln Town Car 2001 Lincoln Town Car 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis