Delivery: fuel pumpRecall 88V-193 · 1983 Ford Escort
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 88V-193 covers 550 1983 Ford Escort for a delivery: fuel pump problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V193000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL OF THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DETERIORATE AND ALLOW THE DIAPHRAGM TO RUPTURE.
The risk
FUEL PUMPED THROUGH THE RUPTURED DIAPHRAGM AND OUT OFTHE VENT OPENING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
INSTALL NEW MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL AND REVISE WIRING FOR ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CIRCUITS.
SYSTEM: FUEL PUMPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH SPECIALLY EQUIPPED ENGINES FOR METHANOLFUELS.
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 June 1, 1983 to June 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.