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Ford Recalls More Than 710,000 Trucks, Minivans
February 16, 2001 12:42 pm EST
DEARBORN, Mich. (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. said on Friday it was recalling more than 710,000 of its popular pickup trucks and Mercury brand minivans because of possible problems with their fuel systems that could result in fire.
The world's No. 2 automaker said the recall involved 435,426 Mercury Villager minivans made between November 1991 and June 1998 and 275,000 of its F-Series trucks manufactured from December 1992 until August 1993.
Ford said the recall of the Villagers was prompted by potential premature aging of a fuel pipe vent hose that could cause it to crack and leak.
The recall of the F-150, F-250 and F-350 pickups involves models equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks and stemmed from problems with a fuel pressure regulator.
In both cases, there was a potential for fuel leakage and possible vehicle fire. But a Ford spokesman said there had been no reports of accidents or injuries involving any of the recalled vehicles.
February 16, 2001 12:42 pm EST
DEARBORN, Mich. (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. said on Friday it was recalling more than 710,000 of its popular pickup trucks and Mercury brand minivans because of possible problems with their fuel systems that could result in fire.
The world's No. 2 automaker said the recall involved 435,426 Mercury Villager minivans made between November 1991 and June 1998 and 275,000 of its F-Series trucks manufactured from December 1992 until August 1993.
Ford said the recall of the Villagers was prompted by potential premature aging of a fuel pipe vent hose that could cause it to crack and leak.
The recall of the F-150, F-250 and F-350 pickups involves models equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks and stemmed from problems with a fuel pressure regulator.
In both cases, there was a potential for fuel leakage and possible vehicle fire. But a Ford spokesman said there had been no reports of accidents or injuries involving any of the recalled vehicles.
