1995 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique recall: filler pipe and cap
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 29, 1994. It covers about 8,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,000
- reported
- Sep 29, 1994
- owners notified
- Oct 15, 1994
- related complaints
- 115
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- A metal shield on the outside of the plastic fuel filler pipe can develop a static electrical charge during refueling of the vehicle.
- Risk
- A static charge can discharge and serve as an ignition source for fuel vapors in the area of the filler pipe, resulting in a flash vapor ignition and a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.
Recall number 94V184000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Contour 1995 1995
- Mercury Mystique 1995 1995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 115 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 94V184000
Is there a recall on the 1995 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique filler pipe and cap?
Yes. Recall 94V184000, reported on September 29, 1994, covers about 8,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V184000?
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.
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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