NHTSA safety recall

Recall 87V113000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control — Ford · reported 21 Jul 1987 · 16,000 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION.

The risk

FUEL OR FUEL VAPORS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE.

The fix

MODIFICATION OF THE BASE FUEL VENTING AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM TO REDUCE OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES.

SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCE, FORD ECONOLINE E350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS AND VANS,EQUIPPED WITH 7.5 LITER ENGINES.

NHTSA campaign
87V113000
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Report received
21 Jul 1987
Owners notified
14 Jul 1987
Potentially affected
16,000

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1983 Ford E350 1984 Ford E350 1985 Ford E350 1986 Ford E350 1987 Ford E350 1983 Ford Econoline 1984 Ford Econoline 1985 Ford Econoline 1986 Ford Econoline 1987 Ford Econoline

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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