NHTSA recall 87V131000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V131000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1987-08-17 |
| Owners notified | 1987-08-08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 11119 |
What is wrong
FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION.
What can happen
BENT FUEL RAIL COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
The remedy
REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL RAILSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L FUEL INJECTED ENGINES.
| 1987 FORD CROWN VICTORIA | Built 1987-07-01 to 1987-07-01. |
|---|---|
| 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR | Built 1987-07-01 to 1987-07-01. |
| 1987 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | Built 1987-07-01 to 1987-07-01. |
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