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 leak
6 of the 184 complaints about the 1992 Ford Thunderbird describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
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- 20041
- 19974
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- 19952
- 19943
- 19932
- 19926
- 19911
- 19902
What owners say
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.
Gas line goes over rear axle & doesn't have rubber padding. Hole was created by rubbing, causing fuel leak which blows back onto tailpipe & muffler. Took to garage & then dealer & nothing was done. *ak
Fuel leak, fuel tank assembly, the plastic line rubbing against the frame, metal drops , also fumes come inside of vehicle.
The way the gas line is routed to the tank it leaks gas and could cause a fire hazard.
Fuel leaked from fuel tank area, emitting strong fumes in garage.
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
Questions about the 1992 Ford Thunderbird fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1992 Ford Thunderbird?
6 of 184 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Thunderbird (3%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
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There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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