Tank assembly: mountingRecall 88V-182 · 1989 Ford F-250
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 88V-182 covers 300 1989 Ford F-250 for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V182000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FUEL RESERVOIR SHIELDS, THAT PROTECT THE RESERVOIR FROM CONTACT BY THE TRANSFER CASE IN CERTAIN FRONTAL IMPACTS, WERE NOT INSTALLED.
The risk
FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THAT PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301COULD OCCUR.
The fix
INSTALL FUEL RESERVOIR PROTECTIVE SHIELDS.
SYSTEM: FUEL RESERVOIR SHIELD/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS WITH GVWR OVER 8,500 LBS.
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 August 1, 1988 to September 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.