NHTSA Recall 87V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V144000; Date: Sep. 9, 1987
This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Ford Club Wagon; 1984 Ford Club Wagon; 1985 Ford Club Wagon; 1986 Ford Club Wagon; 1987 Ford Club Wagon; 1983 Ford E250; 1984 Ford E250; 1985 Ford E250; 1986 Ford E250; 1987 Ford E250; 1983 Ford E350; 1984 Ford E350; 1985 Ford E350; 1986 Ford E350; 1987 Ford E350; 1983 Ford Econoline; 1984 Ford Econoline; 1985 Ford Econoline; 1986 Ford Econoline; 1987 Ford Econoline
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 188,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
How to Fix:
Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
Recall Notes:
System: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7. 5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5. 8 liter engines.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 3, 1988
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