NHTSA recall 91V008000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Lincoln Town Car
Reported Jan 8, 199126,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1990 – Sep 1, 1990
The defect
Distorted fuel lines in engine compartment may contact the steering column universal joint and cause damage to the fuel line.
The risk
Fuel leakage could occur from the damaged fluid line and,in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
Reposition fuel line to prevent contact with universal joint; if fuel lines are already damaged, repair or replace fuel lines.