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NHTSA Campaign 96I003000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported May 28, 1996 · 240,000 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT CAN DETACH FROM THE ENGINE PULLEYS DURING CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATIONS. THE DIESEL ENGINE CAN CAUSE THE BELTS TO STRETCH IN EXCESS OF THE TENSIONER CAPACITY AND THE BELT DETACHES FROM THE PULLEYS.

Consequence

BELT FAILURES CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE LOSS OF BRAKE ASSIST ONCE THE VACUUM RESERVOIR IS DEPLETED. ALSO FEAD BELT FAILURE POSES A RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IF IT RESULTS IN THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE RUPTURE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TENSIONER, DRIVE BELT, BELT GUIDE AND AN IMPROVED IDLER PULLEY.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD E SERIES 1992 240,000
FORD E SERIES 1994 240,000
FORD F SERIES 1992 240,000
FORD F SERIES 1993 240,000
FORD F SERIES 1994 240,000

Source: NHTSA Campaign 96I003000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.