1982 FORD ECONOLINE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
81V105000 on 09/16/1981
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
06/30/1981 - 07/31/1981
Affected:
115
Defect:
The involved vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". in a moving barrier impact test from the rear at 30 mph, the fastener attaching the fuel sender ground wire to the frame crossmember, aft of the fuel tank, pierced the fuel tank.
Correction:
The fuel sender ground wire attachment on all affected vehicles will be relocated to eliminate the danger, without charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: vans and club wagons equipped with optional rear stepbumper.system: fuel; fuel sender ground wire fastener.consequences of defect: an impact from the rear could result in a dangerousfuel leak with the potential for a vehicle fire and personal injury.

Campaign:
82V004000 on 01/31/1982
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Manufactured:
11/30/1981 - 11/30/1981
Affected:
378
Defect:
On some of the involved vehicles, the shift rod in the transmission may not be properly seated in the retention grommet of the steering column shift lever assembly. if the shift rod were to disengage, the driver could not select the proper transmission function which would create the potential for unexpected movement of the vehicle.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect the shift rod attachment and make sure it is properly seated at no cost to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with automatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission shift linkage.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle is in operation,loss of vehicle control, an accident, and personal injury could occur.note: the driver is advised not to operate vehicle until proper adjustmentshave been made.

Campaign:
07E064000 on 08/23/2007
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
34,000
Defect:
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence:
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Correction:
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1982 FORD ECONOLINE TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
9747
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
Bulletin:
97511
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
Bulletin:
9888
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
Bulletin:
98246
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc

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