Contacts
Ford campaign no 154. Light trucks eqtipped with 460 cid engine & 4353-4vcarburetor. Possibility that the "o" ring on the sealing plug installed in thefuel inlet cross-channel of the carburetor may experience loss of the sealingplug. Should plug loss occur, fuel pump operation would cause gasoline to bedischarged onto the engine under pressure. A strong fuel odor would resultwith potential for the occurence of an underhood fire. (Correct by installingnew plug less "o" ring using an epoxy coating over plug and adjacent surface).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 75V042000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.