Tank assembly: mountingRecall 86V-111 · 1985–1986 Ford F-250

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-111 covers 730 1985–1986 Ford F-250 for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7301 model

ReportedAug 14, 1986Owners notified Sep 25, 1986

Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V111000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

TRUCKS FAIL TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, IN A 30 MPH FRONT ANGULAR BARRIER TEST IMPACT BECAUSE OF THE OMISSION OF THE NOSE SHIELD ON MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE TRUCKS WHICH DO NOT MEET THE FMVSS INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL NOSE SHIELD ON THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK.

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/SHIELD FMVSS NO. 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F-250 4X4 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS 133 INCH WHEEL BASE.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Ford F-2501985, 1986

Built from November 1, 1984 to May 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.