EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING (1985
— Recall Campaign #89V095000
EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER (1984 MODELS) OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING (1985 MODELS) COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 481,049 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V095000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 12, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V095000 |
| Units affected: | 481,049 |
- Description:
- EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER (1984 MODELS) OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING (1985 MODELS) COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
- Consequeces:
- ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD COULDRESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS (1984 MODELS); REPLACE ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS (1985 MODELS).
- Notes:
- SYSTEM:ENGINE/CYLINDER HEADS, ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS WITH 1.6L AND 1.9L ENGINES.