Contacts
Ford motor campaign no 209. Possibility that vehicles equipped with 2. 3Litre engines may experience fuel leakage at the rubber hose connecting thefuel tube to the carburetor fuel filter. Fuel leakage may be caused by acombination of factors, including fuel tube misalignment, improper hoseclamping and a change to a less flexible, double braided hose. Fuel odors mayprovide warning to drivers. Should leakage occur, a potential exists for theoccurance of an underhood fire. (Correct by inspecting and replacing fuelhose, clamp and alignment of fuel tube when necessary). Passenger vehicle.
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, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V170000.
- 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.