Recall 88V193000: 1983 Ford Escort

Report received

Dec 19, 1988

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

550vehicles

Model years

1983

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The diaphragm material of the mechanical fuel pumps may deteriorate and allow the diaphragm to rupture.

Possible consequence

Fuel pumped through the ruptured diaphragm and out ofthe vent opening could result in a fire.

Remedy

Install new mechanical fuel pumps with improved diaphragm material and revise wiring for electric fuel pump circuits.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1983 Ford Escort7 complaints