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1995 Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer recall: tank assembly

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 3, 1997. It covers about 64,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
64,000
reported
Sep 3, 1997
owners notified
Sep 30, 1997
related complaints
180

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9l engines, built at the hermosillo or wayne assembly plants and originally sold or currently registered in nevada, florida, hawaii, texas, california, louisiana, georgia, south carolina, mississippi, oklahoma, alabama and arkansas. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the heat shield attachment resulting in fuel leakage if the cracks go through the fuel tank wall.
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the heat shield attachments. This will not affect heat shield location or function, as the attachments are intended to keep the shield in place until the fuel tank is installed in the vehicle. After installation, the fuel tank straps retain the heat shield.

Recall number 97V144000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 180 complaints about fuel system problems.

1995 Ford Escort1995 Mercury Tracer

Questions about recall 97V144000

Is there a recall on the 1995 Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 97V144000, reported on September 3, 1997, covers about 64,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V144000?

Dealers will remove the heat shield attachments. This will not affect heat shield location or function, as the attachments are intended to keep the shield in place until the fuel tank is installed in the vehicle. After installation, the fuel tank straps retain the heat shield.

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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