3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Posted on: 1987-09-09
Description
Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
Consequence
This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Corrective Action
Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
Notes
System: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 liter engines.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Posted on: 1988-08-16
Description
Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.
Consequence
Engine coolant could discharge onto the engine and itsexhaust manifold creating the potential for a fire due to the high engineexhaust manifold temperatures.
Corrective Action
Replace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers.
Notes
System: engine hoses.vehicle description: ambulance vehicles manufactured from ford cutaway chassisand vans.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Posted on: 1987-05-20
Description
Rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate and cause metal to metal contact. Consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection could occur resulting in loss of steering control.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.
Notes
System: steeringvehicle description: econoline and club wagons.