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This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Movement of the fuel lines causes the nylon fuel line jumper to chafe against the floor pan. This wear can cause a pin hole in the fuel line resulting in fuel leakage.
Actions
Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first.
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Date Announced
SEP 22, 1997
Vehicles Affected
125,000
Ford Recall #
97S84
NHTSA Campaign #
97V159000
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