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1992-1993 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 22, 1997. It covers about 125,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
125,000
reported
Sep 22, 1997
owners notified
Oct 27, 1997
related complaints
60

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 60 complaints about fuel system problems.

1992 Ford Thunderbird1993 Ford Thunderbird1992 Mercury Cougar1993 Mercury Cougar

Questions about recall 97V159000

Is there a recall on the 1992-1993 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 97V159000, reported on September 22, 1997, covers about 125,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V159000?

Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first.

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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