Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / RANGER 1994
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Receipt Date: JUN 13, 1994
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V111001 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,400
Summary:
THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence:
LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINES; HOSES; NON-METALLIC. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L AND 4.0L ENGINES. NOTES: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS THE MANUFACTURER OF BOTH THE FORD RANGER AND THE MAZDA B-SERIES LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA) WILL BE PERFORMING THE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR THEIR OWN TRUCKS. IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673; OR MAZDA SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.