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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

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Summary
Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughoutthe engine compartment causing fires. Failure of the couplings can takeplace after compliance with a Ford recall campaign, on newly deliveredvehicles from the factory with minimal mileage on the odometer, and at anyvehicle mileage.---------------------------------------------------------------------------analysis:data indicates that the alleged problem may be caused by thespring lock quick connect couplings which connect the fuel supply andreturn lines to the engine.---------------------------------------------------------------------------proposed action:upgrade this PE to an ea.===

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Date Opened
DEC 19, 1986
Date Closed
MAY 15, 1987
NHTSA Recall #
No recall issued
  • Status:
    CLOSED
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