FORD ESCORT 1991: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V117000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCORT | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-11-06 | 1992-08-19 | 1992-08-26 |
Production Dates: 1991-04-22 - 1991-08-30
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
FATIGUE CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE SOLDER JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN TUBE AND THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.
SHOULD A CRACK DEVELOP, FUEL VAPOR CAN ESCAPE FROM THETANK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACK.FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL PUMP SENDINGASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY FORD ELECTRICAL AND FUEL HANDLING DIVISION 'FEHD'.
