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NHTSA recall 88V193000

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Ford Escort

Reported Dec 19, 1988550 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jun 1, 1983 – Jun 1, 1983

The defect

The diaphragm material of the mechanical fuel pumps may deteriorate and allow the diaphragm to rupture.

The risk

Fuel pumped through the ruptured diaphragm and out ofthe vent opening could result in a fire.

The remedy

Install new mechanical fuel pumps with improved diaphragm material and revise wiring for electric fuel pump circuits.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

System: fuel pumps.vehicle description: passenger cars with specially equipped engines for methanolfuels.

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