Mercury Recall 97S84: Ford/Fuel Line Leakage
1992 Mercury Cougar
This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.
Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
- Summary
- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Movement of the fuel lines causes the nylon fuel line jumper to chafe against the floor pan. This wear can cause a pin hole in the fuel line resulting in fuel leakage.
- Actions
- Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first.
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