Tank assembly: mountingRecall 88V-165 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 88V-165 covers 124 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.
The risk
FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
What to do
The fix
REPLACE FUEL TANK.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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, 1988 to September 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.