Engineering Analysis · Closed
CRACKED FUEL TANKS
Action number
EA96030
Opened
Dec 20, 1996
Closed
Aug 13, 1998
Outcome
Recall 98V190000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V190000.
Campaign 98V190000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Cracked fuel tanks are leaking fuel
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.