Eng. And under dash fires

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

Investigation
PE87020
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
6 February 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 throughout theengine compartment causing fires.failure of the couplings can take placeafter compliance with a ford recall campaign, on newly delivered vehiclesfrom the factory with minimal mileage on the odometer, and at any vehiclemileage.___________________________________________________________________________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
FordBRONCO II1984–1986

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.