Storage: tank assemblyRecall 86V-123 · 1986 Ford Aerostar
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-123 covers 107 1986 Ford Aerostar for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN SCORED OR PENETRATED WHEN FLOOR PAN MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE PARTITIONS WERE DRILLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WOULD EXIST.
The fix
REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANKS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH DOMESTIC SPECIAL ORDER CARGO AREA PARTITIONS.
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 April 1, 1986 to June 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.