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Safety recall · 85V130000

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on October 18, 1985. It covers about 30,564 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V130000
Reported
Oct 18, 1985
Vehicles
30,564
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Nylon fuel lines on the fuel return side of the fuel pressure regulator assembly may crack. Consequence of defect: fuel line could leak and, if an ignition source is present, create the potential for a fire.

The fix

REPLACE NYLON FUEL HOSES WITH RUBBER HOSES.

Contacts

System: fuel lines. Vehicle description: light trucks with 2.9 Liter v-6 engines.

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 85V130000.
  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
1986 Ford Bronco II334F
1986 Ford Ranger05B

Questions

Is the 85V130000 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 85V130000?

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 85V130000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on October 18, 1985. 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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