- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 03V482000
- Manufacturer:
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Component(s):
-
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Remedy
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.
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).
Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall
Other Recalls For The 2001 Ford Focus
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 00V418000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 01I017000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 01V108000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 01V258000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 02V288000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 02V289000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 05V030000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 06E026000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 06E049000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 08E050000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 09E012000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 09E025000
- 2001 Ford Focus Recall NHTSA 12E007000
