Make : FORD | Model : E350 | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19770101 - 19870701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V133000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880914 | Date Received by ODI: 19880809 | Date Added to Database: 19880816 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14975 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEATER HOSES OR ENGINE BYPASS HOSES. |
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Consequence:
ENGINE COOLANT COULD DISCHARGE ONTO THE ENGINE AND ITSEXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE DUE TO THE HIGH ENGINEEXHAUST MANIFOLD TEMPERATURES. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE HOSES AND RADIATOR CAPS; INSTALL HIGH HEAT RESISTANCE ALUMINIZED STAINLESS STEEL MUFFLERS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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