1996 FORD TAURUS RECALL - #96V151000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LOCATED ON THE FUEL RAIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAS A VACUUM DIAPHRAGM THAT WAS DAMAGED DURING MANUFACTURE OF THE REGULATOR.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 FORD TAURUS |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/2/1995 - 7/19/1996 |
| Recalled on |
8/27/1996 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/2/1996 |
| # Affected |
4,700 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LOCATED ON THE FUEL RAIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAS A VACUUM DIAPHRAGM THAT WAS DAMAGED DURING MANUFACTURE OF THE REGULATOR. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DIAPHRAGM TEARS OR RUPTURES, LIQUID FUEL COULD ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM THROUGH THE VACUUM LINE RESULTING IN EITHER RELEASE OF FUEL FROM THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY OR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. FUEL RELEASE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. THOSE REGULATORS PRODUCED DURING THE SUSPECT TIME PERIOD WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 9, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 FORD TAURUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP
1996 FORD TAURUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1996 FORD TAURUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
1996 FORD TAURUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1996 FORD TAURUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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