Some recalls

merc123

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These are for an '03...

Make : FORD Model : MUSTANG Year : 2003
Manufacturer : UFI FILTERS USA
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06E056000 Recall Date : JUN 13, 2006
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 58640
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.
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.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO UFI FILTERS USA (PUROLATOR) AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.


Make : FORD Model : MUSTANG Year : 2003
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V108000 Recall Date : APR 03, 2006
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 19140
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MUSTANG COBRA PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLOOR CARPETING DURING HEAVY THROTTLE APPLICATION. THE UNIQUE SURFACE PROFILE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY CATCH IN THE CUTOUT ON THE FLOOR CARPETING BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence:
THIS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE PEDAL'S ABILITY TO RETURN TO AN IDLE POSITION. UNEXPECTED, CONTINUED THROTTLE APPLICATION AND/OR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE CUTOUT IN THE CARPET BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 06S43. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
 
I knew about the Cobra one for a while...but I don't understand the fuel filter one.

It's for NON-OEM equipment installed on an '03??

Does that even count as a recall? I haven't even changed my fuel filter yet. I will in the spring. So i guess that means i'm clear
 
Mustang5L5 said:
I knew about the Cobra one for a while...but I don't understand the fuel filter one.

It's for NON-OEM equipment installed on an '03??

Does that even count as a recall? I haven't even changed my fuel filter yet. I will in the spring. So i guess that means i'm clear

The fuel filter one is not a ford motor company recall, it for UFI FILTERS USA filters that were made as replacements for mustang and other ford veicles.

This is not a Ford recall, only get this done if ou replaced your factory fitler with the aftermarket one listed.
 
Mustang5L5 said:
I knew about the Cobra one for a while...but I don't understand the fuel filter one.

It's for NON-OEM equipment installed on an '03??

Does that even count as a recall? I haven't even changed my fuel filter yet. I will in the spring. So i guess that means i'm clear

The fuel filter one is not a ford motor company recall, it for UFI FILTERS USA filters that were made as replacements for mustang and other ford veicles.

This is not a Ford recall, only get this done if ou replaced your factory fitler with the aftermarket one listed.