Recall 96V-151
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1996 Ford Taurus: Fuel system, gasoline (fuel injection system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-151
- Reported
- August 12, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 4,700 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The fuel pressure regulator located on the fuel rail in the engine compartment has a vacuum diaphragm that was damaged during manufacture of the regulator.
The risk
If the diaphragm tears or ruptures, liquid fuel could enter the intake manifold plenum through the vacuum line resulting in either release of fuel from the air cleaner assembly or the exhaust system. Fuel release in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel pressure regulator. Those regulators produced during the suspect time period will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin september 9, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Taurus 1996