FORD ECONOLINE 1983: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V113000

Make Model Year
FORD ECONOLINE 1983
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1987-07-14 1987-07-21 1987-07-22

Production Dates: 1983-08-01 - 1987-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16000

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION.

Consequence

FUEL OR FUEL VAPORS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

MODIFICATION OF THE BASE FUEL VENTING AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM TO REDUCE OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCE, FORD ECONOLINE E350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS AND VANS,EQUIPPED WITH 7.5 LITER ENGINES.