1991-1992 Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer recall: fuel system, gasoline
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 19, 1992. It covers about 22,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 22,000
- reported
- Aug 19, 1992
- owners notified
- Nov 6, 1992
- related complaints
- 112
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Fatigue cracks can develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank.
- Risk
- Should a crack develop, fuel vapor can escape from thetank when the tank is full, and a small amount of fuel can leak from the crack.fuel leaks can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Install a new fuel pump sending assembly.
Recall number 92V117000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escort 1991-1992 19911992
- Mercury Tracer 1991 1991
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 112 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 92V117000
Is there a recall on the 1991-1992 Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer fuel system, gasoline?
Yes. Recall 92V117000, reported on August 19, 1992, covers about 22,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 92V117000?
Install a new fuel pump sending assembly.
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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