Engine compartment fires

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Ford vehicles. Closed 15 May 1987.

Investigation
PE87012
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
19 December 1986
Closed
15 May 1987

What NHTSA investigated

Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughoutthe engine compartment causing fires. Failure of the couplings can takeplace after compliance with a ford recall campaign, on newly deliveredvehicles from the factory with minimal mileage on the odometer, and at anyvehicle mileage.---------------------------------------------------------------------------analysis:data indicates that the alleged problem may be caused by thespring lock quick connect couplings which connect the fuel supply andreturn lines to the engine.---------------------------------------------------------------------------proposed action:upgrade this pe to an ea.===

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
FordRANGER1986

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.