Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles May Experience Fuel Leakage At The Rubber Hose ConneCTIng The Fuel Inlet Tube To The Carburetor Filter. This Leakage Condition Is Due To Insufficient Insertion Of The Fuel Tube Into The Hose Or Improper Positioning Of The Hose Clamp, Causing The Clamp To Be Crimped Directly Over The Fuel Tube Bead.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
RANCHERO
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
77V141000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Existing Fuel Hose Clamp With A Spring-Type Clamp At The Hose-To-Fuel Inlet Tube ConneCTIon, And Adjust The ConneCTIon Where Necessary, Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
60000
Date Owners Notified
19771021
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19770913