Recall 92V-117
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1991 to 1992 Ford Escort and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 92V-117
- Reported
- August 19, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- 22,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Fatigue cracks can develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank.
The risk
Should a crack develop, fuel vapor can escape from thetank when the tank is full, and a small amount of fuel can leak from the crack.fuel leaks can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
The fix
Install a new fuel pump sending assembly.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel pump sendingassemblies produced by ford electrical and fuel handling division (fehd).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escort 1991 to 1992
- Mercury Tracer 1991