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Safety recall · 87V113000

Engine and engine cooling: emission control Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on July 21, 1987. It covers about 16,000 vehicles across 10 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V113000
Reported
Jul 21, 1987
Vehicles
16,000
Area
Engine & cooling

The problem

EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION.

The risk

Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.

The fix

Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.

Contacts

System: fuel.Vehicle description: ambulance, ford econoline e350 cutaway chassis and vans,equipped with 7.5 Liter 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 87V113000.
  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
1983 Ford E35008F
1984 Ford E350012F
1985 Ford E350010F
1986 Ford E350011F
1987 Ford E35008F
1983 Ford Econoline06D
1984 Ford Econoline07F
1985 Ford Econoline06D
1986 Ford Econoline06D
1987 Ford Econoline05D

Questions

Is the 87V113000 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 87V113000?

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 87V113000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 21, 1987. 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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