Make : LINCOLN | Model : TOWN CAR | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19900801 - 19900901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V008000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910325 | Date Received by ODI: 19910108 | Date Added to Database: 19910122 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
DISTORTED FUEL LINES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CONTACT THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR FROM THE DAMAGED FLUID LINE AND,IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
REPOSITION FUEL LINE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH UNIVERSAL JOINT; IF FUEL LINES ARE ALREADY DAMAGED, REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL LINES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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