| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 06, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Model Affected |
GRAND MARQUIS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
16000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 06, 2000
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
16000
Model Affected
2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. A RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) OR A SIDE OR FRONT CRASH SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS THAT MOUNT THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE HOUSING MISSING. IF SOME OR ALL OF THE SCREWS ARE MISSING, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINS COULD BE AFFECTED.
Defect Consequence:
IN SOME CASES, LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RCM AND CRASH SENSORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
16000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00S52/53/54
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 13, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS |
| Model Affected |
GRAND MARQUIS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
18500
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 13, 2000
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
18500
Model Affected
2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM). IN SOME CASES, THE RCM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE CERTAIN SYSTEM FAULTS THAT COULD RESULT IN AN AIR BAG OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATING DURING THE SELF-TEST SEQUENCE AT VEHICLE START-UP.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RCM IN THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
18500
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00S26
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 16, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
GRAND MARQUIS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1400000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 16, 2001
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1400000
Model Affected
2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. LINCOLN TOWN CARS BUILT AT WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. LINCOLN NAVIGATORS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. FORD WINDSTARS BUILT AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. FORD RANGERS BUILT AT TWIN CITIES PLANT FROM 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, AND ALSO AT THE EDISON PLANT FROM 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. FORD F-150 TRUCK BUILT AT NORFOLK PLANT FROM 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; AT ONTARIO PLANT FROM 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; AT KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. FORD SUPER DUTY F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. FORD EXCURSIONS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. FORD EXPEDITIONS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1400000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 01S21
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 13, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected |
GRAND MARQUIS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
58640
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 13, 2006
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58640
Model Affected
2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis Defect Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Defect Consequence:
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58640
Notes:
UFI FILTERS USA