Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V193000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-12-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V193000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
550
Reported to NHTSA
1988-12-19
Owners notified
1989-01-23

Defect description

THE DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL OF THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DETERIORATE AND ALLOW THE DIAPHRAGM TO RUPTURE.

Safety risk

FUEL PUMPED THROUGH THE RUPTURED DIAPHRAGM AND OUT OFTHE VENT OPENING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL NEW MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL AND REVISE WIRING FOR ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CIRCUITS.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL PUMPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH SPECIALLY EQUIPPED ENGINES FOR METHANOLFUELS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford Escort1983

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.