2000 Ford Econoline Cargo Van

News - Crash Test Results:

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Frontal Driver: * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * *

Side Driver: No Test

Side Rear Passenger: No Test

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).


Recall:

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 00V284

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 01V114

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4500

Potential Number of Units Affected: 151000

Summary: Certain bi-fuel CNG pickup trucks and 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."

Summary: On certain vans with ambulance packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35-gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. If the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy: Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Oct. 23, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free label and instructions within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. Insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on April 19, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Dates of Manufacture: March 1998 - September 2000

Dates of Manufacture: April 1996 - November 2000

Models Involved: F-150, E-250 Econoline Cargo

Models Involved: E150, E250, E350

Manufacturer Recall No.: 00L07

Manufacturer Recall No.: 01S14

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