NHTSA Campaign 93V125000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Aug 2, 1993 · 1,131,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence
SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F SUPER DUTY | 1991 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F SUPER DUTY | 1992 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F SUPER DUTY | 1993 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F-150 | 1991 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F-150 | 1992 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F-150 | 1993 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F-250 | 1991 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F-250 | 1992 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F-250 | 1993 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F-350 | 1991 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F-350 | 1992 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F-350 | 1993 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F150 | 1990 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F250 | 1990 | 1,131,000 |
| FORD | F350 | 1990 | 1,131,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 93V125000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.