NHTSA Complaint #10248563 — 2000 FORD EXPEDITION

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10248563
Vehicle	2000 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	October 17, 2008
Date Filed	November 12, 2008
Mileage	78,253 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. AFTER TESTING THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS WARPED AND FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP. THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE FUEL TANK AND THE REPAIR WOULD COST $2,000. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE WHETHER OR NOT HE COULD REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,253. UPDATED 12/02/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/03/08. *JB

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