Ford 1985 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled April 17, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V045000 · Ford
Remedy
REROUTE OR REPLACE AFFECTED FUEL LINES.
Units
1,250 units
Description
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.
What to do
REROUTE OR REPLACE AFFECTED FUEL LINES.
Product
Ford RANGER
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →