1986 FORD ECONOLINE Recalls (6)

Campaign:
86V094000 on 07/21/1986
Component:
Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured:
02/28/1985 - 02/28/1986
Affected:
70,125
Defect:
The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation. consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection results in loss of steering control which may lead to an accident.
Correction:
Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.
Notes:
System: steering. vehicle description: e350 econoline and club wagons.

Campaign:
87V111000 on 07/21/1987
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 07/31/1987
Affected:
250
Defect:
Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank.
Consequence:
Fuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire.
Correction:
Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.
Notes:
System: fuel/tank vapor valve.vehicle description: ambulance, econoline e350 vans and cutaway chassis with7.5 liter engines.

Campaign:
87V113000 on 07/21/1987
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 07/31/1987
Affected:
16,000
Defect:
Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.
Consequence:
Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.
Correction:
Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.
Notes:
System: fuel.vehicle description: ambulance, ford econoline e350 cutaway chassis and vans,equipped with 7.5 liter engines.

Campaign:
87V139000 on 09/08/1987
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
06/30/1985 - 07/31/1987
Affected:
3,600,000
Defect:
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence:
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Correction:
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Notes:
System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection.

Campaign:
87V144000 on 09/08/1987
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 07/31/1987
Affected:
188,000
Defect:
Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
Consequence:
This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Correction:
Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
Notes:
System: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 liter engines.

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.

1986 FORD ECONOLINE TSBs (17)

Bulletin:
942411
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
brakes - calipers - front caliper piston boots damaged. *tw
Bulletin:
9588
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw
Bulletin:
96246
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
Bulletin:
96249
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:
96221
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
Bulletin:
962612
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
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:
9852
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
Bulletin:
9864
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
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
Bulletin:
99222
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
Bulletin:
99196
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
Bulletin:
0015
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:
99152
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
Bulletin:
01156
Component:
138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc

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