| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE87012 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: RANGER | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1986 |
| Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Date Opened: Dec, 19 1986 | Date Closed: May, 15 1987 |
| Subject: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughoutthe engine compartment causing fires. failure of the couplings can takeplace after compliance with a ford recall campaign, on newly deliveredvehicles from the factory with minimal mileage on the odometer, and at anyvehicle mileage.---------------------------------------------------------------------------analysis:data indicates that the alleged problem may be caused by thespring lock "quick connect couplings" which connect the fuel supply andreturn lines to the engine.---------------------------------------------------------------------------proposed action:upgrade this pe to an ea.=== |
