Recall 94V-184
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1995 Ford Contour and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 94V-184
- Reported
- September 29, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- 8,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
A metal shield on the outside of the plastic fuel filler pipe can develop a static electrical charge during refueling of the vehicle.
The risk
A static charge can discharge and serve as an ignition source for fuel vapors in the area of the filler pipe, resulting in a flash vapor ignition and a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact ford at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Contour 1995
- Mercury Mystique 1995