The problem
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."
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-284 (00V284000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00L07 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | September 21, 2000 |
| Owners notified | November 11, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 4,500 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
- 1999 Ford E-250 equipment problems 3
- 1998 Ford E-350 equipment problems 1
- 1998 Ford Econoline equipment problems 1
- 1999 Ford Econoline equipment problems 3
- 2000 Ford Econoline equipment problems 1
- 1998 Ford F-150 equipment problems 12
- 1999 Ford F-150 equipment problems 17
- 2000 Ford F-150 equipment problems 10
- 1999 Ford F-250 equipment problems 5
- 2000 Ford F-250 equipment problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-284 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4,500 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.