Recall 97V-159
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1992 to 1993 Ford Thunderbird and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-159
- Reported
- September 22, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 125,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maryland, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and west virginia. Movement of the fuel lines causes the nylon fuel line jumper to chafe against the floor pan. This wear can cause a pin hole in the fuel line resulting in fuel leakage.
The risk
This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.
The fix
Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin october 27, 1997. 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 Thunderbird 1992 to 1993
- Mercury Cougar 1992 to 1993