FORD POLICE 1977: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V052000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | POLICE | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-06-03 | 1977-04-12 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 207
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT FUEL TUBES AND REAR FUEL HOSES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE FUEL HOSE TO CONTACT THE LEFT EXHAUST OUTLET PIPE. THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE WILL DETERIORATE THE HOSE AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP.
THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE FUEL TUBE ROUTING AND SHORTEN THE HOSE TO PROVIDE THE SPECIFIED CLEARANCE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 460 CIDINTERCEPTORPACKAGE.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES, HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULDSTART AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
