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Safety recall · 91V024000

Fuel system: tank assembly Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on February 11, 1991. It covers about 25,000 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
91V024000
Reported
Feb 11, 1991
Vehicles
25,000
Area
Fuel system

The problem

The front heat shield may contact the front of the plastic fuel tank, causing cuts or other damage to the extent of penetration.

The risk

This penetration of the fuel tank causes vapors to escapeand possibly fuel to spill, which could catch fire in the presence of anignition source.

The fix

Relocate the heat shield; inspect and replace damaged fuel fuel tanks.

Contacts

System: fuel tank and heat shield.Vehicle description : multi-purpose passenger vehicle.

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 91V024000.
  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
1991 Ford Explorer011B

Questions

Is the 91V024000 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 91V024000?

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 91V024000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on February 11, 1991. 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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