NHTSA Recall 96V151000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V151000; Date: Aug. 12, 1996
If the diaphragm tears or ruptures, liquid fuel could enter the intake manifold plenum through the vacuum line resulting in either release of fuel from the air cleaner assembly or the exhaust system. Fuel release in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Ford Taurus
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 4,700
Recall Summary:
The fuel pressure regulator located on the fuel rail in the engine compartment has a vacuum diaphragm that was damaged during manufacture of the regulator.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the fuel pressure regulator. Those regulators produced during the suspect time period will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin September 9, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 2, 1996
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