Defect Investigation Detail

FORD / F150 / 1986

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE87017 Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD
Vehicale/Equipment Model: F150 Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1986
Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company
Date Opened: Jan, 28 1987 Date Closed: May, 26 1987
Subject: FUEL LEAKS/FIRES Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughoutthe engine compartment causing fires.leaks from fuel lines may also be acontributing cause to the engine compartment fires.---------------------------------------------------------------------------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 as well as fuel leakage from the fuel lines.---------------------------------------------------------------------------proposed action: upgrade this pe to an ea.(ea87-020)===