NHTSA recall 88V133000
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Ford E250 and 1 more
Reported Aug 9, 198814,975 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jan 1, 1977 – Jul 1, 1987
The defect
Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.
The risk
Engine coolant could discharge onto the engine and itsexhaust manifold creating the potential for a fire due to the high engineexhaust manifold temperatures.
The remedy
Replace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers.