Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V113000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-07-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V113000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
16,000
Reported to NHTSA
1987-07-21
Owners notified
1987-07-14

Defect description

EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION.

Safety risk

FUEL OR FUEL VAPORS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

MODIFICATION OF THE BASE FUEL VENTING AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM TO REDUCE OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCE, FORD ECONOLINE E350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS AND VANS,EQUIPPED WITH 7.5 LITER ENGINES.

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford E3501987 1986 1985 1984 1983
Ford Econoline1987 1986 1985 1984 1983

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.