FOIA request any new information about the recall of the 1997 Ford F-150 pickup trucks and fires caused by the faulty fuel line, the consmers 1997 Ford 150 was destroyed by a fire in November 2000, ref ES2001081176/S/ shelton 3/10/2001 (nar) the consumer wantd to know if his vehicle was included in recall #00V23100.

- Niland, CA, USA

Request for any new information about the recall of Ford F-150, and fires caused by a faulty fuel line. (nar transfered to exe sec for control)

- Unknown, DC, USA

FOIA request any record relating to fire risk to the Ford F150 truck with enclosed VIN number, as to why it was not included in recall campaign V-231, vehicle was destroyed by fuel system fire. (nar)

- Rochester, NY, USA

While I was driving my F-150 truck on highway S-22, West of borrego springs, California, the truck caught fire. I pulled over to the edge of the road and got out. A tow truck driver who was driving behind me put out flames in the cab with a fire extinguisher. Then the cab bursed into flames and he pulled me away from the truck and called the police and fire department on his radio. Though the truck was turned off the fire continued and enveloped the truck in flames, despite the water pumped onto it from the fire truck. I learned there was a recall for F-150 trucks for a defective fuel line that could (no doubt has) cause fires. Ford Motor Company claimed that the recall did not include my truck because it was made in wayne and only F-150's built in Norfolk and Kansas City were involved. Yet my truck burned to a shell. It seems obvious that the fire was sucking fuel from the tank even though I had shut off the engine, obvious that the leaking fuel had ignited under the hood and the fire got well-advanced before I was even aware of it and was too big to be put out by a hand-held extinguisher. Ford has denied any responsibility for this disaster to me. They clame the case is closed. I reopened my case against Ford in December, 2003 because I learned of computer websites dedicated to accidents caused by defects in manufacture of vehicles.

- Niland, CA, USA

While driving vehicle caught on fire, consumer believes it was due to a leak in the fuel line, because there was a recall issued for his make model and year, however consumer was informed that his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

- Borrego Springs, CA, USA

While driving vehicle caught on fire, consumer believes it was due to a leak in the fuel line, because there was a recall issued for his make model and year, however consumer was informed that his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

- Borrego Springs, CA, USA

The consumers vehicle caught fire prior to recall notice 00V-231, consumer is having trouble receiving information from the Ford representatives. Nlm

- College Park, GA, USA

Consumer thinks recall repair oov-231 took too long to repair and dealer lied about time the vehicle was ready on the invoice. Nlm

- Deltona, FL, USA

Had received recall 00V231 in mail. Contacted dealer & took vehicle on appointment given. Prior to recall vehicle had a strong smell of fuel while driving. Mechanic checked vehicle & could not find anything wrong with fuel lines or smell fuel. Owner not happy & truly upset. Not driving vehicle due to odor of fuel.

- Arlington, TX, USA

Brought vehicle in to comply with recall. No problems previous to recall, after receiving vehicle back all problems started. Recall work was not done properly. Screws were not reattached to covering over fan belt, oil change and new filter were not done according to recall. Knocking started to occur in engine after vehicle was returned to me. Called dealership back to report the 2 screws missing anda knocking sound coming from engine. Was told to stop in on sat. To have someone put in the missing screws. Returned to shop noone was around to do the work. While driving the truck sat. The engine oil lights up. Had to find a store to buy oil and add to crankcase. Had to do this twice that night. The vehicle is now at the dealeship. I have been told I need a new engine. They will put in a rebuilt engine. I am not satisfied with this solution. I feel that they have ruined my truck and I won't feel safe and secure in it anymore. Please contact me so I can explain further.

- Williamsville, NY, USA

Driving at approximatley 55 mph consumer hit cow with left front side, dual airbags did not deploy, and fuel shut off valve did not function properly, which could have resulted in injuries.

- Minot Airforce Base, ND, USA

Vehicle involved in two separate crashes, same day, dual airbags did not deploy. Truck rearended two other vehicles at standstill, both occurrences; speeds 45 mph. Also, emergency fuel cut-off switch did not shut off. Truck at body shop.

- Spring, TX, USA

Vehicle was in a crash. Car was hit 4 times and the cut off switch would not work.

- Center Lane, MI, USA