Fuel spurting/fires

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Ford vehicles. Closed 4 November 1986.

Investigation
PE86058
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
16 June 1986
Closed
4 November 1986

What NHTSA investigated

Analysis:each of the complainants stated thet they have been aware offires in these ambulance vehicles but only recently have discerned arepetitive pattern.they are assembling data from each of the independentrescue squads and have agreed to promptly forward the information to thisagency.the nature of the problem, usage of the vehicles and the severityof the consequences indicate a need for prompt action by this agency.status:preparing an ir.proposed action:open a pe and send ford an ir.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
FordE3501984–1986

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.