1985 FORD F-350 RECALL - #85V127000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : AUXILLARY TANK
THE POLYETHYLENE NUTS WHICH HOLD THE FUEL SENDER UNIT MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE UNIT TO LOOSEN AND LEAK GASOLINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE AROUND THE SENDER-TO-TANK SEAL OR SPILLAGE DURING FUEL FILL COULD OCCUR AND CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 FORD F-350 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1985 - 8/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
10/18/1985 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
32,400 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK |
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| Description |
THE POLYETHYLENE NUTS WHICH HOLD THE FUEL SENDER UNIT MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE UNIT TO LOOSEN AND LEAK GASOLINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE AROUND THE SENDER-TO-TANK SEAL OR SPILLAGE DURING FUEL FILL COULD OCCUR AND CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER RETAINERS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK, FUEL SENDER RETAINING NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS WITH 137" AND 161" WHEELBASES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL PLASTIC FUEL TANKS LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR AXLE. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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