Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-045 · 1985 Ford Ranger
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 85V-045 covers 1,250 1985 Ford Ranger for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V045000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE NYLON FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES ARE IMPROPERLY ROUTED ALONG THE FRAME SIDE RAIL AND COULD CONTACT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUCH CONTACT COULD CAUSE ABRASION OF THE LINES AND LOW PRESSURE FUEL LEAKAGE CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
The fix
REROUTE OR REPLACE AFFECTED FUEL LINES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS. SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.
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 December 1, 1984 to January 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.