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Ford Ranger Recall 85V045: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 85V045, reported April 17, 1985, 1,250 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V045FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
THE NYLON FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES ARE IMPROPERLY ROUTED ALONG THE FRAME SIDE RAIL AND COULD CONTACT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUCH CONTACT COULD CAUSE ABRASION OF THE LINES AND LOW PRESSURE FUEL LEAKAGE CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Risk
Remedy
REROUTE OR REPLACE AFFECTED FUEL LINES.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS. SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.

Affected vehicles

Ford Ranger1985