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  NHTSA Recall 85V116000

NHTSA Campaign Id 85V116000; Date: Sep. 24, 1985

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1986 Ford Bronco Ii 1986 Ford Ranger

Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company

Affected Units:: 7,886

icon3 Recall Summary:

The electronic engine control wiring harness insulation may be damaged due to copper spikes produced during the welding of its wires. This creates a potential for a short circuit between the wires which energize the fuel pump, causing some fuel injectors to open, discharging fuel into the engine. Consequence of defect: fuel discharged into the engine would eventually leak through the exhaust system to the ground. This could result in a fire if a source of ignition is present.

icon2 How to Fix:

Repair wiring harness, check engine and catalyst for damage.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 2. 9 liter engine. System: electronic engine control wiring harness.

Also see:

All recalls of Ford vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.