Investigation EA87019: 1984–1986 Ford E-150

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 30, 1987

Closed

Oct 23, 1987

Model years

1984–1986

Subject

Fuel expulsion

Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary

Synopsis: under certain operating conditions, fuel is expelled from thefuel filler pipe, when the filler cap is removed. It has been reportedthat vehicle fires and personal injuries have resulted. The problemappears to be one of excessive heat collecting under the vehicles, usuallywhile stationary with the engines idling or being operated under extremeservice conditions. This heat causes the fuel to vaporize in the fueltank and develop pressures in excess of what the fuel tank vent systemcan handle.status: by letter dated 9/9/87, ford notified nhtsa of recall of 188,000e-250 & e-350 vehicles to install partial version of m-53a ambulance recallkit(87v-144)===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1986 Ford E-1509 complaints