Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 95V-232 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 95V-232 covers 167,784 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V232000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING REINFORCEMENT, CONSTRUCTED FROM TWO SEPARATELY MOLDED PIECES, CAN LEAK AT THE WELD.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES WITH UNITS CONTAINING ONE-PIECE MOLDED REINFORCEMENTS.
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE; FILLER; NECK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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, 1994 to April 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.