NHTSA Recall 92V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V117000; Date: Aug. 19, 1992
Should a crack develop, fuel vapor can escape from thetank when the tank is full, and a small amount of fuel can leak from the crack. Fuel leaks can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Ford Escort; 1992 Ford Escort; 1991 Mercury Tracer
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 22,000
Recall Summary:
Fatigue cracks can develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank.
How to Fix:
Install a new fuel pump sending assembly.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel system. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel pump sendingassemblies produced by Ford electrical and fuel handling division (fehd).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 6, 1992
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