Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #94V040000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V040000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 89,770 affected units, FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The steel fuel return tubes that connect the frame fuel return lines with the engine fuel rail can contact the pinch weld flange connecting the dash panel to the floor pan. Continued contact leads to abrasion of the steel fuel return tube and eventually results in a fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Ford dealers will replace the fuel return tubes with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon tubes. Dealers will also inspect the fuel supply tubes.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V040000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1994-02-23T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel lines:metallic

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 89,770

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The steel fuel return tubes that connect the frame fuel return lines with the engine fuel rail can contact the pinch weld flange connecting the dash panel to the floor pan. Continued contact leads to abrasion of the steel fuel return tube and eventually results in a fuel leak.

Consequence Summary: Abrasion of the steel tube wall that eventually causes a fuel leak may result in a fire, if a source of ignition is present.

Corrective Action: Ford dealers will replace the fuel return tubes with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon tubes. Dealers will also inspect the fuel supply tubes.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-svv7_gdwv_t96t

NHTSA ID: 94V040000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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