1985 Ford Bronco Recall NHTSA 84V162000

Release Date:

December 26, 1984

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

84V162000

Manufacturer:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Component(s):

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
    • FUEL RAIL

Summary

METAL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES ON FUEL RAILS MAY HAVE DAMAGED ADJACENT O-RING SEALS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECT COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING.

Remedy

FUEL RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, WETNESS OR SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND, IF NECESSARY, FUEL RAILS AND RELATED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER ELECTRONIC FUELINJECTION ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; FUEL INJECTION RAILS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.