| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 14673 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD |
| Recalled Component Id: 000007779000070629000000129 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: F SERIES | Model Year: 1992 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 96I003000 | Mfr Campaign Number: 96B82/96B83 |
| Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | Manufacturer That Filed Report: FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Start date of Manufacturing: -- | End date of Manufacturing: -- |
| Report For : I | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 240000 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : -- | Recall Initiator: ODI |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Ford Motor Company | Report Received Date: May, 28 1996 |
| Record Creation date : Jun, 03 1996 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the front end accessory drive (fead) serpentine drive belt can detach from the engine pulleys during certain engine operations. the diesel engine can cause the belts to stretch in excess of the tensioner capacity and the belt detaches from the pulleys. | Consequence Summary: Belt failures can result in the loss of power steering assist and the loss of brake assist once the vacuum reservoir is depleted. also fead belt failure poses a risk of engine compartment fire in vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions if it results in the transmission oil cooler hose rupture. |
| Corrective Summary : Dealers will install a new tensioner, drive belt, belt guide and an improved idler pulley. | Recall Notes: Note:ford has decided to conduct a safety improvement service campaign to replace the fead serpentine belt without charge.owners can contact ford at 1-800-285-4545. |
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