Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #89V095000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 89V095000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 481,049 affected units, ENGINE:GASKETS, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 89V095000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1989-06-12T00:00:00

Subject: Engine:gaskets

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 481,049

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-trfa-626u~gyds

NHTSA ID: 89V095000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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