NHTSA recall 87V092000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Mercury Tracer
Reported Jun 15, 1987191 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt May 1, 1987 – May 1, 1987
The defect
Incorrect fuel filler neck attachment screws were used to attach the neck to the rear quarter panels.
The risk
This condition could cause a rattle between the fuelfiller pipe and the surrounding body structure.
The remedy
Replace incorrect screws with new bolt/washer assemblies.