Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V139000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1985 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3600000 | 10/12/1987 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/04/1987 | 09/09/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP89005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/26/1989 | 08/01/1989 | F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES | ||
| F-series fuel tank fires | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 85000 | 1 | 06/07/1986 |
| 1986 ford f150 with dual fuel tanks, fuel siphons from one tank to the other, tank overflows causing spillage on ground. same problem with check valve on ford f150 models during 1990 to 1993 resulted in a recall. dangerous situation could result in fire or explosion. *nlm | |||
| Truck was parked off and caught on fire . tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 10/07/1996 | 1 | 08/28/1996 | |
| The rear fuel tank is defective due to design, potentially explosive . *ak consumer states he pulled the pump out of the tank and saw that it had burned the center out of the pump. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 06/06/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pressure regulator failed, causing gas leak. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
| 07/05/2001 | 2 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Fuel is leaking from one tank to another tank, causing an overflow, and allowing excessive amount of fuel to leak onto ground due to crossflow condition, check valve failuire.*ak *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 2 | 01/30/2002 | |
| After filling both tanks, front tank's fuel would pour into and out of rear tank. took to mechanic, and problem could not be resolved. *ak consumer was advised by manufacturer to get truck fixed as soon as possible as this is a dangerous part failure. *tt | |||
| 07/05/2001 | 2 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Fuel is leaking from one tank to another tank, causing an overflow, and allowing excessive amount of fuel to leak onto ground due to crossflow condition, check valve failuire.*ak *slc | |||
| 01/15/1998 | |||
| The truck has duel fuel tanks and the fuel does not switch over from one tank to another. the dealer is aware of the problem. the problem has not been corrected. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 2 | 05/14/1986 | |
| Rear gas tank rusted through at top, causing gas to leak out. | |||
| 10/07/1996 | 1 | 08/28/1996 | |
| The rear fuel tank is defective due to design, potentially explosive . *ak consumer states he pulled the pump out of the tank and saw that it had burned the center out of the pump. *slc | |||
| 10/15/1994 | |||
| While driving, noticed in rearview mirror flames were coming up between cab and bed; equipped with plastic fuel tanks; exact cause of fire unkown. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank straps failed. | |||