Make : MERCURY | Model : GRAND MARQUIS | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19870701 - 19870701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V131000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870808 | Date Received by ODI: 19870817 | Date Added to Database: 19870818 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11119 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION. |
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Consequence:
BENT FUEL RAIL COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES AS NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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