Mercury Defect Investigation SQ98002: FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ BELOW 1/4

1998 Mercury Mystique

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ BELOW 1/4

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Summary
Ford's service bulletin dated December 8, 1997, points out that the fuel gauge will not read above 3/4 tank or below 1/4 tank of fuel.the erroneous fuel gauge reading will indicate significantly more fuel reserve than actually present in the fuel tank.ODI has one complaint where the driver alleged that his vehicle ran out of gas due to a false fuel gauge reading.this investigation wasto ascertain facts concerning the problem experience, scope, and rational for electing not to conduct a safety compaign.
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Date Opened
JAN 27, 1998
Date Closed
JUL 31, 1998
NHTSA Recall #
No recall issued
  • Status:
    CLOSED
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