NHTSA Recall 91V146000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V146000; Date: Sep. 4, 1991
The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Ford E-150; 1991 Ford E-250; 1991 Ford E-350; 1989 Ford E150; 1990 Ford E150; 1989 Ford E250; 1990 Ford E250; 1989 Ford E350; 1990 Ford E350; 1989 Ford Econoline; 1990 Ford Econoline; 1991 Ford Econoline; 1989 Ford F150; 1989 Ford F250; 1989 Ford F350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 350,000
Recall Summary:
The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
How to Fix:
Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel tank, auxilliary. Vehicle description: vans and light trucks with dual fuel tanks produced in thefollowing periods: f150, f250, and f350 light trucks built between February 28,1989 and July, 1989; econoline built between February 28, 1989 andfebruary 11, 1991. Note: Ford has agreed to recall these vehicles but parts are not yet available. Parts will be available in December 1991. You will receive a letter from fordadvising you when to schedule an appointment with your dealer to have the recallwork performed. In the mean time, you can take the following precautions:fill each tank to only 1/3 full. If your vehicle leaks fuel or if you smell fuel, stop using the vehicle andcall Ford at (313) 446-4654 and advise them of your problem. Refer to fordsafety recall number 91s39. An operator will take your name and telephonenumber. A Ford representative will call you back.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 20, 1991
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