Recall
Ford Ranger — 85V045000
NHTSA ID
85V045000
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-04-17
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
1,250
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE NYLON FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES ARE IMPROPERLY ROUTED ALONG THE FRAME SIDE RAIL AND COULD CONTACT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUCH CONTACT COULD CAUSE ABRASION OF THE LINES AND LOW PRESSURE FUEL LEAKAGE CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
REROUTE OR REPLACE AFFECTED FUEL LINES.