Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-130 · Ford vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 85V-130 covers 30,564 Ford vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 1985.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected30,5642 models
ReportedOct 18, 1985Owner notice date not listed
Complaints since6Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V130000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

NYLON FUEL LINES ON THE FUEL RETURN SIDE OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LINE COULD LEAK AND, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE NYLON FUEL HOSES WITH RUBBER HOSES.

SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS WITH 2.9 LITER V-6 ENGINES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1985 to October 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.