FORD E350 1983: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
| Make : FORD | Model : E350 | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1977-01-01 - 1987-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V133000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1988-09-14 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-08-09 | Date Added to Database: 1988-08-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14975 | ||
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Summary:
EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEATER HOSES OR ENGINE BYPASS HOSES. |
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Consequence:
ENGINE COOLANT COULD DISCHARGE ONTO THE ENGINE AND ITSEXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE DUE TO THE HIGH ENGINEEXHAUST MANIFOLD TEMPERATURES. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE HOSES AND RADIATOR CAPS; INSTALL HIGH HEAT RESISTANCE ALUMINIZED STAINLESS STEEL MUFFLERS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: ENGINE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FORD CUTAWAY CHASSISAND VANS. |
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