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Safety recall · 91V025000

Fuel system: tank assembly Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on February 11, 1991. It covers about 18,000 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
91V025000
Reported
Feb 11, 1991
Vehicles
18,000
Area
Fuel system

The problem

The hot plate weld which attaches the vapor vent valve carrier to the top of the plastic fuel tank may partially fracture, allowing vapor of fuel to escape from the top of the tank.

The risk

The escaped vapor or leaked fuel could cause a fire inthe presence of a source of ignition.

The fix

Fuel tank will be removed and inspected for weld integrity. Fuel tanks with inadequate welds will be replaced.

Contacts

System: vapor vent valve carrier weld to plastic fuel tank.Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.

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 91V025000.
  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 91V025000 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 91V025000?

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 91V025000 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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