Storage: auxillary tankRecall 85V-127 · 1985 Ford F-350
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 85V-127 covers 32,400 1985 Ford F-350 for a storage: auxillary tank problem, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V127000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE POLYETHYLENE NUTS WHICH HOLD THE FUEL SENDER UNIT MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE UNIT TO LOOSEN AND LEAK GASOLINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE AROUND THE SENDER-TO-TANK SEAL OR SPILLAGE DURING FUEL FILL COULD OCCUR AND CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
The fix
REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER RETAINERS.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK, FUEL SENDER RETAINING NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS WITH 137" AND 161" WHEELBASES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL PLASTIC FUEL TANKS LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR AXLE.
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 August 1, 1985 to August 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.