1991 Ford Explorer recall: tank assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 11, 1991. It covers about 18,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 18,000
- reported
- Feb 11, 1991
- owners notified
- Mar 26, 1991
- related complaints
- 26
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- The hot plate weld which attaches the vapor vent valve carrier to the top of the plastic fuel tank may partially fracture, allowing vapor of fuel to escape from the top of the tank.
- Risk
- The escaped vapor or leaked fuel could cause a fire inthe presence of a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Fuel tank will be removed and inspected for weld integrity. Fuel tanks with inadequate welds will be replaced.
Recall number 91V025000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 1991 1991
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 26 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 91V025000
Is there a recall on the 1991 Ford Explorer tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 91V025000, reported on February 11, 1991, covers about 18,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 91V025000?
Fuel tank will be removed and inspected for weld integrity. Fuel tanks with inadequate welds will be replaced.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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