Ford Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 1994
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 25 safety recalls made by Ford Motor Company in 1994. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 12, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
THE DRAG LINK INSTALLED CAN CONTACT THE FRONT AXLE I-BEAM UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME CONDITIONS. THIS DRAG LINK WAS NOT INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED ON "LOW PROFILE" VEHICLES.
NHTSA ID: 94V244000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 560
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT DRAG LINK ON THE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 1, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EQUIPMENT:CARRIER:SPARE TIRE
THE SPARE TIRE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE REAR AXLE IF IT IS MOUNTED IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN FRACTURE OF A REAR BRAKE LINE.
NHTSA ID: 94V239000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 9,400
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKE CAPABILITY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOWER PROFILE MINI-SPARE TIRE ON THE EXISTING MINI-SPARE WHEEL. THE NEW TIRE WILL ALLOW THE MINI-SPARE TO BE INSTALLED WITH APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 28, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID CONTROL MODE SOLENOID S
THE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT SEPARATE ABS INDICATOR LAMPS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
NHTSA ID: 94V235000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE BRAKE SYSTEM COULD FAIL AND THE DRIVER WOULD HAVE NO WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ABS INDICATOR LAMP AND CIRCUITRY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 10, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG:DRIVER
THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.
NHTSA ID: 94V218000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 240
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE WELD SEAM CAN SEPARATE, CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO FAIL TO DEPLOY PROPERLY AND HOT GASES TO BE EXPELLED FROM THE BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FROM THE HOT GASES AND THE AIR BAG FAILURE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 4, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD
THE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION CAN ABRADE ON A BRACE THAT RUNS FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO THE COWL.
NHTSA ID: 94V222000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 72,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COWL BRACE, AND INSTALLATION OF A PIECE OF CONVOLUTE WRAP MATERIAL ON ONE OF THE ADJACENT HARNESSES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 4, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER
THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT WIRE WAS NOT CONNECTED TIGHTLY TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX.
NHTSA ID: 94V223000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 112,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING OF THE CONNECTION AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CONNECTION. VEHICLES WITH VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX HOUSING WILL HAVE THE THE UNDERHOOD HARNESS, INCLUDING THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX, REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 18, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OPENING REINFORCEMENT CAN LEAK AT THE WELD.
NHTSA ID: 94V203000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 28,500
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS APPROPRIATE, REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 11, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG:PASSENG
TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM MODULE TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE MISSING. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, THE MODULE CAN COME OUT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
NHTSA ID: 94V197000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 29,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS WOULD NOT RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER AND WOULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL AND TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION THE MOUNTING BOLTS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 11, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THE RETAINER CLIP WHICH HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM IS MISSING OR NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED. THE PUSH ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM.
NHTSA ID: 94V198000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1,500
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE RETAINER CLIP.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 4, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS AND PUMP
THE FUEL SUPPLY, RETURN AND VAPOR HOSES OR LINES CAN CONTACT OR HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS DUE TO IMPROPER POSITIONING DURING ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA ID: 94V186000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 26,700
Consequence Summary:
WEAR OF THE HOSE OR LINE CAN OCCUR, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Corrective Action:
THE FUEL LINES WILL BE REPOSITIONED. ANY DAMAGED RUBBER HOSES WILL BE REPLACED. STEEL FUEL LINES WILL HAVE THE CORROSION PROTECTION REPAIRED IF NEEDED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 29, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
A METAL SHIELD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN DEVELOP A STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGE DURING REFUELING OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ID: 94V184000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 8,000
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE VEHICLES BY ADDING A GROUND STRAP BETWEEN THE FILLER PIPE SHIELD AND THE BODY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 13, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
THE BATTERY USED TO POWER THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL IN A MANNER WHICH RESULTS IN FIRE.
NHTSA ID: 94V175000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 34
Consequence Summary:
VEHICLE FIRES CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
FORD HAS SUSPENDED USE OF THESE VEHICLES WHILE A DESIGN CHANGE IS ENACTED TO COUNTERACT PROBLEMS ARISING FROM LONG USE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 7, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
NHTSA ID: 94V169001
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 835,791
Consequence Summary:
WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
Corrective Action:
A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 15, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
THE LABELS REMINDING OPERATORS CLOSING THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER VALVES TO REOPEN THE VALVES BEFORE OPERATING THE ENGINES WERE OMITTED. IF THE TANKS ARE OVER HALF FULL AND VEHICLE OPERATION WAS RESUMED WITHOUT REOPENING THE FUEL TANK CROSS-OVER VALVES, PRESSURE COULD BUILD IN ONE OF THE TANKS.
NHTSA ID: 94V154000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 3,200
Consequence Summary:
PRESSURE BUILD-UP COULD RESULT IN RUPTURE OF A FUEL TANK AND SPILLING DIESEL FUEL, WHICH CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A PAIR OF LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABELS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 9, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
THE NUTS AND BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE REAR BRAKE ADAPTOR TO THE AXLE HOUSING FLANGE CAN LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE. IF ONE OR MORE OF THE NUTS COME OFF THE BOLTS, DAMAGE TO THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY OR TO THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR AND SENSOR RING (IF SO EQUIPPED) WILL OCCUR. IF ALL FOUR NUTS ON ONE END OF THE AXLE COME OFF THE BOLTS, DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE OR THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE CAN OCCUR.
NHTSA ID: 94V152000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 214,000
Consequence Summary:
OCCURRENCE OF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NEEDED, INSTALL NEW BOLTS. IF ANY OF THE FASTENERS ARE DISCONNECTED, THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND SERVICED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 1, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
EQUIPMENT:CERTIFICATION LABEL
THE DATES OF MANUFACTURE WERE OMITTED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
NHTSA ID: 94V141000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 599
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCOMPLETE CERTIFICATION LABEL DOES NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
A COMPLETE CERTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNER OR WILL BE INSTALLED FOR THE OWNER BY THE DEALER, IF NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 1, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDSHIELD
THE WINDSHIELDS WERE MARKED WITH A "PROTOTYPE" DESIGNATION AND NOT MARKED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
NHTSA ID: 94V142000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT LABELING OF WINDSHIELD MAY CAUSE CONCERN OR CONFUSION ABOUT THE PROTOTYPE DESIGNATION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS ON THE AFFECTED VANS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 12, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER (HAIRPIN CLIP) MAY BE MISSING OR NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CAN CAUSE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PUSHROD AND LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY.
NHTSA ID: 94V129000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 2,500
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RETAINER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 27, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:GEAR:RACK AND PINION
THE STEERING GEARS HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED SNAP RING GROOVE. THIS CAN CAUSE A FRACTURE OF THE SNAP RING WITH SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE RECIRCULATING BALL GUIDE TUBE. ALSO, THE O-RING SEAL IN VEHICLES BUILT AFTER FEBRUARY 1988 DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND IS INADEQUATE, CAUSING INTERIOR LEAKAGE AROUND THE O-RING / GLIDE RING SEAL IN THE STEERING GEAR.
NHTSA ID: 94V118000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 12,700
Consequence Summary:
THE FRACTURE OF THE SNAP RING RESULTS IN INCREASING DETERIORATION OF THE ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE INCREASED STEERING EFFORTS OR A "CRUNCHY" FEELING AT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE INADEQUATE O-RING SEAL CAUSES MOMENTARY REDUCTIONS IN POWER STEERING ASSIST AT LOW SPEED AND CERTAIN LEFT TURN MANEUVERS. BOTH CONDITIONS RESULT IN DECREASED STEERING ABILITY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REBUILD THE STEERING GEAR. IF A BROKEN SNAP RING IS FOUND DURING REBUILDING, THE STEERING GEAR WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REMANUFACTURED UNIT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 13, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC
THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
NHTSA ID: 94V111001
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 11,400
Consequence Summary:
LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 25, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
IN A HEAVILY LOADED VEHICLE, WHILE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT REDUCE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE LOAD ON THE ENGINE IS DECREASED (SUCH AS WHEN THE VEHICLE CRESTS A HILL.) THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED VEHICLE SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
NHTSA ID: 94V101000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 900
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 26, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BATTERY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, TILT HOODS, 5.9L, 6.6L OR 7.6L DIESEL ENGINES OR 6.1L OR 7.0L GASOLINE ENGINES AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA ,RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, AND WISCONSIN. THE BATTERY POWER JUNCTION BLOCK MOUNTED ON THE RIGHT FENDER APRON, WHICH SERVES AS AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION POINT FOR SEVERAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT SYSTEMS, IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO ROAD SPLASH. THE TERMINALS AT THE JUNCTION BLOCK CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN.
NHTSA ID: 94V056000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3,660
Consequence Summary:
ENGINE SHUTDOWN, LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, OR LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOST CAN OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE JUNCTION BOX, MAIN POWER TERMINAL THE STARTER OR STARTER RELAY AND TERMINALS AT THE EXISTING JUNCTION BLOCK. THE WIRING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE CIRCUIT WILL ALSO BE MODIFIED BY BYPASSING THE JUNCTION BLOCK. THE NEW TERMINALS WILL BE MADE FROM AN ALLOY MATERIAL MORE RESISTANT TO SALT CORROSION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 26, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT SEAT:MAN
THE LOCK PLATE OF THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK ADJUSTERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO THE FABRICATION PROCESS WHICH CAUSES THE SEAT NOT TO FULLY ENGAGE IN CERTAIN SEATING POSITIONS NEAR THE MID-POINT OF THE SEAT TRACK TRAVEL.
NHTSA ID: 94V055000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,500
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE SEAT CAN MOVE, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 23, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC
THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBES THAT CONNECT THE FRAME FUEL RETURN LINES WITH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CAN CONTACT THE PINCH WELD FLANGE CONNECTING THE DASH PANEL TO THE FLOOR PAN. CONTINUED CONTACT LEADS TO ABRASION OF THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK.
NHTSA ID: 94V040000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 89,770
Consequence Summary:
ABRASION OF THE STEEL TUBE WALL THAT EVENTUALLY CAUSES A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
Corrective Action:
FORD DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN TUBES WITH FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED/TEFLON TUBES. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 2, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STRUCTURE:BUMPER ASSEMBLY
THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.
NHTSA ID: 94V018000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 370,000
Consequence Summary:
IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE BUMPER WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, A VEHICLE COLLISION COULD RESULT.
Corrective Action:
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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