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Recall 93V-125

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1991 to 1993 Ford F Super Duty and 3 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
93V-125
Reported
August 2, 1993
Vehicles affected
1,131,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage.

The risk

Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.

The fix

Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: fuel; fuel tank assembly.vehicle description: light trucks and chassis cabs with gasoline engines anddual fuel tanks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not corrected within a reasonable time without chargeor the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance,please contact ford's customer assistance center, 300 renaissance center,p.o. Box 43360, detroit, mi 48243. Also contact the national highway trafficsafety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles