Make : FORD | Model : RANGER | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19850801 - 19850801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V116000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850924 | Date Added to Database: 19850930 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7886 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS INSULATION MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO COPPER SPIKES PRODUCED DURING THE WELDING OF ITS WIRES. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE WIRES WHICH ENERGIZE THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING SOME FUEL INJECTORS TO OPEN, DISCHARGING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL DISCHARGED INTO THE ENGINE WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAK THROUGH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE GROUND. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPAIR WIRING HARNESS, CHECK ENGINE AND CATALYST FOR DAMAGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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