Defect Investigation Detail

FORD / RANGER / 1986

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.===