Recall
Ford Escort — 88V193000
NHTSA ID
88V193000
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1988-12-19
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Units Affected
550
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL OF THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DETERIORATE AND ALLOW THE DIAPHRAGM TO RUPTURE.
Consequence
FUEL PUMPED THROUGH THE RUPTURED DIAPHRAGM AND OUT OFTHE VENT OPENING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL AND REVISE WIRING FOR ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CIRCUITS.