1988 FORD ESCORT RECALL - #87V139000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
Vehicle |
1988 FORD ESCORT |
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Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Manufactured between |
7/1/1985 - 8/1/1987 |
Recalled on |
9/9/1987 |
Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
Owners Notified on |
10/12/1987 |
# Affected |
3,600,000 |
Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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Description |
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED. |
Consequences |
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK. |
Corrective action |
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE. |
Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION. |
See also |
1988 FORD ESCORT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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