Fires

What NHTSA investigated

Summary of information from manufacturer: manufacturer has beencontacted. Service bulletin, tsb article NO.87-18-13, provides proceduresfor reworking the transmission fluid cooler line coupling to the radiator,where fluid leaks can originate. The tsb states ... The quick disconnectfitting should not be reused because it may not reseal properly and canresult in repeat repair.vehicle POPULATION1985 19861987 ford 187,300115,600 120,300 MERCURY151,000101,700 122,800 TOT=804,700THE one reported injury alledges eye and throat irritation due to smokeand soot. The fires are generally confined to under the hood and precededby loss of power due to leaking of transmission fluid from the vehicle.ford reported no lawsuits, no warranty claims, and odi has received onlyone report since opening this p.e.the relatively small number of complaintsindicates that a defect trend does not exist at this time.proposed action: close this p.e.===

Vehicles covered

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.