Recalls for RANGER FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD, Sept 24, 1985
A recall was issued on Sept 24, 1985 for RANGER FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD problems. THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS INSULATION MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO COPPER SPIKES PRODUCED DURING THE WELDING OF ITS WIRES. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE WIRES WHICH ENERGIZE THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING SOME FUEL INJECTORS TO OPEN, DISCHARGING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL DISCHARGED INTO THE ENGINE WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAK THROUGH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE GROUND. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: REPAIR WIRING HARNESS, CHECK ENGINE AND CATALYST FOR DAMAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.9 LITER ENGINE. SYSTEM: ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS.