NHTSA Recall 00V284000: Labels (equipment)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,500 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ford E-250.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V284000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00L07 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | September 21, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 11, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."
Safety risk
These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Remedy
Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V284000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford E-250 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Ford E-350 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Ford Econoline | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Ford F-150 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Ford F-250 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.