Auto Recall Date:
DEC 26, 1984
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
246
Model Affected
1985 FORD F250
1985 Ford F-250 Defect Summary:
METAL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES ON FUEL RAILS MAY HAVE DAMAGED ADJACENT O-RING SEALS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECT COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
FUEL RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, WETNESS OR SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND, IF NECESSARY, FUEL RAILS AND RELATED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
246
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 14, 1986
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
730
Model Affected
1985 FORD F250
1985 Ford F-250 Defect Summary:
TRUCKS FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, IN A 30 MPH FRONT ANGULAR BARRIER TEST IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE OMISSION OF THE NOSE SHIELD ON MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE TRUCKS WHICH DO NOT MEET THE FMVSS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
INSTALL NOSE SHIELD ON THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
730
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY