The problem
Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
The risk
This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
The fix
Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
Contacts
System: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 And 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 Liter engines.
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 dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V144000.
- 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.