1)1992 ford thunderbird VIN [xxx], fuel line chaffed against floor pan causing a pin hole resulting in fuel leakage (exactly as in nhsa id: 97v159000 issued 09/17/1997). 2) fuel line leaked strong odor and exteam fire danger. 3)john's repair 189 e. 2nd s. Soda springs, id replaced fuel line 10/20/03 $292.66. Contacted ford at 800‑392‑3673, 07/28/2004, they stated this VIN had no outstanding recalls, they couldn't cross check the federal safety agency id # to ford's recall number and ford wouldn't reimburse me for repair.*ak updated 07/25/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
1992 Ford Thunderbird fuel system problems
25 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings11
- Delivery6
- Storage: tank assembly3
- Delivery: fuel pump2
At what mileage
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Ford Thunderbird fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Ford Thunderbird fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maryland, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and west virginia. Movement of the fuel lines causes the nylon fuel line jumper to chafe against the floor pan. This wear can cause a pin hole in the fuel line resulting in fuel leakage.
- Risk
- This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first.
Recall number 97V159000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel line jumper
To determine the scope of the alleged fuel line failures outside of the recall geographic region and if the recall should be expanded nationally
RQ97011
What 1992 Ford Thunderbird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While traveling on the highway, the consumer had smelled gasoline coming inside of the vehicle. Dealership is aware of the problem. *ak (
Service shop stated that a hole developed in the fuel line, caused by the fuel line rubbing against the frame of the car.
Fuel line had been replaced 2 years ago under recall, now ford says won't cover twice.
Head gaskets failed. Yh
In the u.s. Military stationed in europe. Fuel pump and relay malfunctioned. While installing new fuel pump and relay, the ford technician found the wiring harness providing current to the pump was improperly installed or was a faulty design. It had chaffed through the harness casing exposing the charred and melted wires inside. Subsequent chaffing of inner wires caused a short in the circuit and melting of the wires themselves. Due to the proximity of the short, an explosion could occur if fuel vapors are present. The technician was surprised it had not exploded. This vehicle has a current recall for other fuel system defects. A combination of the 2 could be deadly if the owner in unaware of either problem area. I have and will retain the harness for further investigation if needed.
Filled vehicle with fuel & drove home. Parked vehicle in garage. Noticed an odor of gasoline. Checked vehicle & discovered a leak underneath vehicle. Took vehicle to mechanic & the gaskets were replaced, twice. The problem still exists. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic would not check unless a diagnostic test was done.
See campaign id 97v159000. Campaign describes exact problem encountered, but does not apply to my specific car. Problem: nylon fuel line at gas tank chafed to create fuel leak.
Vehicle was repaired per a recall involving the fuel line. Now fuel line hangs below the frame of the vehicle.
Recalls 97s84/ 97v159000 were received on 5/97, and dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The dealer has not responded to consumerr's call/request for remedy of recall. Last time comsumer tried to contact dealer was in 10//97.
Questions about the 1992 Ford Thunderbird fuel system
Does the 1992 Ford Thunderbird have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Ford Thunderbird fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford Thunderbird fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V159000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Thunderbird have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford Thunderbird model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1992 (25 complaints), 1993 (16 complaints) and 1996 (14 complaints).
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