ESCAPE: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	00V277001
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FORD
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	ESCAPE
Model Year:	2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	00S27
Manufacturer Component Description:	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered:	19991022 - 20000901
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	10850
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20000927
Recall Initiated By:	20000927
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date:	20000918
Record Creation Date:	20000922
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Defect Summary:	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE O-RING SEALS IN THE FUEL LINE CONNECTOR AT THE OUTLET END OF THE FUEL FILTER WERE DAMAGED WHEN THE LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. IN SOME CASES, THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL ODOR, OR POSSIBLY IN FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE CONNECTION.
Consequence Summary:	FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 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.

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