FLEETWOOD TAURUS 1996: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : TAURUS | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1995-10-02 - 1996-07-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V151000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-10-02 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-08-12 | Date Added to Database: 1996-08-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4700 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. THOSE REGULATORS PRODUCED DURING THE SUSPECT TIME PERIOD WILL BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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