NHTSA Recall 87V139000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V139000; Date: Sep. 4, 1987
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Ford Aerostar; 1987 Ford Aerostar; 1986 Ford Bronco; 1987 Ford Bronco; 1986 Ford Bronco Ii; 1987 Ford Bronco Ii; 1986 Ford Crown Victoria; 1987 Ford Crown Victoria; 1986 Ford Econoline; 1987 Ford Econoline; 1986 Ford Escort; 1987 Ford Escort; 1988 Ford Escort; 1986 Ford F100; 1987 Ford F100; 1986 Ford F150; 1987 Ford F150; 1986 Ford F250; 1987 Ford F250; 1986 Ford F350; 1987 Ford F350; 1986 Ford Mustang; 1987 Ford Mustang; 1986 Ford Ranger; 1987 Ford Ranger; 1986 Ford Taurus; 1987 Ford Taurus; 1986 Ford Thunderbird; 1987 Ford Thunderbird; 1986 Lincoln Continental; 1987 Lincoln Continental; 1986 Lincoln Mark Vii; 1987 Lincoln Mark Vii; 1988 Lincoln Mark Vii; 1986 Lincoln Town Car; 1987 Lincoln Town Car; 1988 Lincoln Town Car; 1986 Mercury Cougar; 1987 Mercury Cougar; 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis; 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis; 1986 Mercury Lynx; 1987 Mercury Lynx; 1986 Mercury Sable; 1987 Mercury Sable
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,600,000
Recall Summary:
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
How to Fix:
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 12, 1987
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