Recent 1985 ECONOLINE Recalls

• Recall #07E064000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
• Recall #87V144000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
• Recall #87V113000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
• Recall #87V111000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
• Recall #86V094000 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
• Recall #85V061000 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Recall for 1985 FORD ECONOLINE

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 27 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E064000
  • Number Affected 34,000

  Summary: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E064000 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Recall for 1985 FORD ECONOLINE

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 09 1987
  • NHTSA Reference #87V144000
  • Number Affected 188,000

  Summary: 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.

  Fix: Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V144000 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Recall for 1985 FORD ECONOLINE

  • Recall Announced JULY 21 1987
  • NHTSA Reference #87V113000
  • Number Affected 16,000

  Summary: Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.

  Consequence: Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.

  Fix: Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V113000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING Recall for 1985 FORD ECONOLINE

  • Recall Announced JULY 16 1987
  • NHTSA Reference #87V111000
  • Number Affected 250

  Summary: 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.

  Fix: Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V111000 »

• STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION Recall for 1985 FORD ECONOLINE

  • Recall Announced JULY 15 1986
  • NHTSA Reference #86V094000
  • Number Affected 70,125

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V094000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Recall for 1985 FORD ECONOLINE

  • Recall Announced MAY 14 1985
  • NHTSA Reference #85V061000
  • Number Affected 8,500

  Summary: When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 mph, as specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace inboard, pinching the fuel/water separator canister between the frame rail and engine sufficiently to displace the fuel/water separator drain rod, allowing the contents of the canister to drain. Consequence of defect: Fuel leak during or after a crash increases the possibility of a fire.

  Consequence: 

  Fix: Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #85V061000 »