NHTSA Recall 97V159000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V159000; Date: Sep. 22, 1997
This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Ford Thunderbird; 1993 Ford Thunderbird; 1992 Mercury Cougar; 1993 Mercury Cougar
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 125,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maryland, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and west virginia. Movement of the fuel lines causes the nylon fuel line jumper to chafe against the floor pan. This wear can cause a pin hole in the fuel line resulting in fuel leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin October 27, 1997. 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 27, 1997
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