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Safety recall · 92V117000

Fuel system Ford, Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on August 19, 1992. It covers about 22,000 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
92V117000
Reported
Aug 19, 1992
Vehicles
22,000
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Fatigue cracks can develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank.

The risk

Should a crack develop, fuel vapor can escape from thetank when the tank is full, and a small amount of fuel can leak from the crack.Fuel leaks can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

The fix

INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY.

Contacts

System: fuel system.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel pump sendingassemblies produced by ford electrical and fuel handling division (fehd).

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, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V117000.
  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 Escort04D
1992 Ford Escort03C
1991 Mercury Tracer613D

Questions

Is the 92V117000 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 92V117000?

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 92V117000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on August 19, 1992. 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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