Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V139000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-09-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V139000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,600,000
Reported to NHTSA
1987-09-04
Owners notified
1987-10-12

Defect description

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Safety risk

COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION.

Scope of coverage

45 model years across 21 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Aerostar1987 1986
Ford Bronco1987 1986
Ford Bronco II1987 1986
Ford Crown Victoria1987 1986
Ford Econoline1987 1986
Ford Escort1988 1987 1986
Ford F1001987 1986
Ford F1501987 1986
Ford F2501987 1986
Ford F3501987 1986
Ford Mustang1987 1986
Ford Ranger1987 1986
Ford Taurus1987 1986
Ford Thunderbird1987 1986
Lincoln Continental1987 1986
Lincoln Mark VII1988 1987 1986
Lincoln Town CAR1988 1987 1986
MERCURY Cougar1987 1986
MERCURY Grand Marquis1987 1986
MERCURY Lynx1987 1986
MERCURY Sable1987 1986

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.