Recall
Ford Crown Victoria — 90V151000
NHTSA ID
90V151000
Make
Ford
Model
Crown Victoria
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1990-08-21
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Units Affected
225
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
GLASS ELEMENT THAT SEPARATES ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY FROM PRESSURIZED FUEL MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE AN OPENING THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED FUEL TO ENTER BODY OF SENSOR.
Consequence
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS OF SEAL DETERIORATION, THE HOUSINGCOVER WOULD NOT CONTAIN FUEL, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF ASOURCE OF IGNITION, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW OPTICAL SENSORS.