1983 FORD ESCORT RECALL - #88V193000
		RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : FUEL PUMP
		
        THE DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL OF THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DETERIORATE AND ALLOW THE DIAPHRAGM TO RUPTURE.
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							1983 FORD ESCORT | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							6/1/1983 - 6/1/1983 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							12/30/1988 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							1/23/1989 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							550 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							THE DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL OF THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DETERIORATE AND ALLOW THE DIAPHRAGM TO RUPTURE. | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							FUEL PUMPED THROUGH THE RUPTURED DIAPHRAGM AND OUT OFTHE VENT OPENING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							INSTALL NEW MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL AND REVISE WIRING FOR ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CIRCUITS. | 
						 
						
							| Notes | 
							SYSTEM: FUEL PUMPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH SPECIALLY EQUIPPED ENGINES FOR METHANOLFUELS. | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
								
									
										1983 FORD ESCORT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
									
									
  
									
										1983 FORD ESCORT Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
									
									
  
									
										1983 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEATS
									
									
  
									
										1983 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
									
									
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