Ford Club Wagon 1983

Model Club Wagon made in 1983 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train.

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
87V144000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)18800002/03/1988ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/09/198709/09/1987
Defect SummaryVehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
Consequence SummaryThis creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Corrective SummaryInstall modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
NotesSystem: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 liter engines.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
82V124000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 09/01/1982 to 10/01/1982V (Vehicle)65001/21/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/13/198212/17/1982
Defect SummarySome of the involved vehicles may have a diode in the electrical fuel pump circuit that may short during engine starting due to inadequate capacity to withstand current draw. a short circuit would result in normal engine starting, but the pump will not continue to supply the engine with fuel.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace defective element in the electrical fuel pump circuit with a new relay feed wiring assembly which contains a larger capacity diode, free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pump.consequences of defect: under such circumstances, a vehicle may stall withoutprior warning, creating the potential for a vehicle accident. (vehicle willrestart but will stall again in 5 to 10 seconds).
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
83V028000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/01/1982 to 02/01/1983V (Vehicle)9816202/26/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/07/198303/11/1983
Defect SummaryThe parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the park position. this occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle.