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Safety recall · 84V162000

Fuel system: fuel rail Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on December 26, 1984. It covers about 246 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
84V162000
Reported
Dec 26, 1984
Vehicles
246
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Metal burrs and sharp edges on fuel rails may have damaged adjacent o-ring seals during assembly. The defect could cause fuel leakage when engine is operating.

The fix

Fuel rails will be inspected for leaks, wetness or seepage of fuel and, if necessary, fuel rails and related components will be replaced without cost to the owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 5.0 Liter electronic fuelinjection engines.System: fuel systems; fuel injection rails.Consequences of defect: fuel leakage may result in a vehicle fire and personalinjury.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V162000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Ford Bronco201C
1985 Ford F15001B
1985 Ford F25002B

Questions

Is the 84V162000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V162000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 84V162000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on December 26, 1984. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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