| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE87020 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: BRONCO II | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1985 |
| Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Date Opened: Feb, 06 1987 | Date Closed: May, 26 1987 |
| Subject: ENG. AND UNDER DASH FIRES | Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughout theengine compartment causing fires.failure of the couplings can take placeafter compliance with a ford recall campaign, on newly delivered vehiclesfrom the factory with minimal mileage on the odometer, and at any vehiclemileage.___________________________________________________________________________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)=== |
