1990 FORD F-350 RECALL - #94V040000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBES THAT CONNECT THE FRAME FUEL RETURN LINES WITH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CAN CONTACT THE PINCH WELD FLANGE CONNECTING THE DASH PANEL TO THE FLOOR PAN. CONTINUED CONTACT LEADS TO ABRASION OF THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1990 FORD F-350 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1989 - 8/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
3/1/1994 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/25/1994 |
| # Affected |
89,770 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBES THAT CONNECT THE FRAME FUEL RETURN LINES WITH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CAN CONTACT THE PINCH WELD FLANGE CONNECTING THE DASH PANEL TO THE FLOOR PAN. CONTINUED CONTACT LEADS TO ABRASION OF THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK. |
| Consequences |
ABRASION OF THE STEEL TUBE WALL THAT EVENTUALLY CAUSES A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT. |
| Corrective action |
FORD DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN TUBES WITH FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED/TEFLON TUBES. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES; METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY AND SUPER DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS OVER 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING EQUIPPED WITH 7.5L ENGINES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1990 FORD F-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, AUXILLARY TANK, SELECTOR DEVICES
1990 FORD F-350 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
1990 FORD F-350 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, SHOES/LININGS
1990 FORD F-350 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1990 FORD F-350 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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