Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemRecall 87V-131 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 87V-131 covers 11,119 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION.
The risk
BENT FUEL RAIL COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: FUEL RAILSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L FUEL INJECTED ENGINES.
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 July 1, 1987 to July 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.