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Ford Taurus Recall 87V139: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 87V139, reported September 4, 1987, 3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V139FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Aerostar19861987
Ford Bronco19861987
Ford Bronco II19861987
Ford Crown Victoria19861987
Ford Econoline19861987
Ford Escort198619871988
Ford F-15019861987
Ford F-25019861987
Ford F-35019861987
Ford F10019861987
Ford Mustang19861987
Ford Ranger19861987
Ford Taurus19861987
Ford Thunderbird19861987
Lincoln Continental19861987
Lincoln Mark VII198619871988
Lincoln Town CAR198619871988
Mercury Cougar19861987
Mercury Grand Marquis19861987
Mercury Lynx19861987
Mercury Sable19861987