Vehicle recall 82V088000 · September 16, 1982
Ford Escort and Mercury Lynx
During a crash barrier test, the rubber hose connecting the fuel tank and the metal filler pipe vent tube was cut, resulting in fuel leakage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- During a crash barrier test, the rubber hose connecting the fuel tank and the metal filler pipe vent tube was cut, resulting in fuel leakage. The involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a brace between the right side rear quarter panel and the body side rail to improve fuel tank impact resistance.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank and filler bracket.consequences of defect: fuel leakage following an accident could result in avehicle fire and injuries to vehicle passengers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V088000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 16, 1982
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 1, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Escort (1983): 1983
- Mercury Lynx (1983): 1983
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