Fuel leaks/fires

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Ford vehicles. Closed 26 May 1987.

Investigation
PE87017
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
28 January 1987
Closed
26 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.leaks from fuel lines may also be acontributing cause to the engine compartment fires.---------------------------------------------------------------------------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 as well as fuel leakage from the fuel lines.---------------------------------------------------------------------------proposed action: upgrade this pe to an EA.(EA87-020)===

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
FordE1501984–1986
FordE2501984–1986
FordE3501984–1986
FordF1501984–1986
FordF2501984–1986
FordF3501984–1986

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.