Storage: tank assemblyRecall 80V-142 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 80V-142 covers 11,500 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V142000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, METAL FASTENERS THAT WERE USED TO SECURE THE CARPETING TO THE FLOOR PAN MAY HAVE ACCIDENTALLY PENETRATED THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A SLIGHT FUEL LEAK.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PENETRATION OF THE FUEL TANK BY CARPET FASTENERS. ANY LEAKING FUEL TANKS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE FLOOR PAN WILL BE SEALED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUELLEAKAGE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONALINJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1980 to October 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.