Investigation PE87032: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jun 11, 1987

Closed

Apr 22, 1988

Model years

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Subject

STALLING

Summary

Analysis:voq's indicate that the vehicle may stall during low rpm turningmaneuvers, while in stop-and-go traffic, or while preparing to acceleratefrom a stopped mode.alleged stalling could endanger driver and/or resultin hazardous traffic conditions.status:the voluminous amount of data supplied by ford is being coded for analysis. It appears that due to gas tank deformation, stalling may occur when the tank is 1/4-1/2 full or less.of course, this failure mode is not the cause for all of the reported stalling occurrences===

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.