Campaign 87V-139

Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged

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Defect summary

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Consequence

COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.

Remedy

INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V139000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

21 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 166, of which 55 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 87V-139
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FordAerostar1986 to 198712
FordBronco1986 to 198711
FordBronco II1986 to 198710
FordCrown Victoria1986 to 19875
FordEconoline1986 to 19874
FordEscort1986 to 198812
FordF-1001986 to 19870
FordF-1501986 to 198733
FordF-2501986 to 19877
FordF-3501986 to 19871
FordMustang1986 to 19873
FordRanger1986 to 198711
FordTaurus1986 to 198723
FordThunderbird1986 to 19876
LincolnContinental1986 to 19871
LincolnMark VII1986 to 19883
LincolnTown CAR1986 to 198813
MercuryCougar1986 to 19873
MercuryGrand Marquis1986 to 19872
MercuryLynx1986 to 19870
MercurySable1986 to 19876
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.