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NHTSA Recall 00V350000: Tank assembly (fuel system)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,750 vehicles. It affects 1998–2000 Ford Contour.

3,750
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2000
owners notified (November 30)
NHTSA campaign00V350000
Manufacturer campaign00S38
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY
Report receivedOctober 30, 2000
Owner notificationNovember 30, 2000
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: bi-fuel vehicles. These vehicles may have a fuel tank filler pipe grommet that could have been damaged during the installation of the bi-fuel system. If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.

Safety risk

If the grommet is damaged, fuel could leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler pipe grommet.

Notes

Owner notification began november 30, 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.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 00V350000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Contour1998, 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.