Vehicle recall 82V124000 · December 13, 1982

Ford Club Wagon, E-250 and 4 more models

Some of the involved vehicles may have a diode in the electrical fuel pump circuit that may short during engine starting due to inadequate capacity to withstand current draw.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Some of the involved vehicles may have a diode in the electrical fuel pump circuit that may short during engine starting due to inadequate capacity to withstand current draw. A short circuit would result in normal engine starting, but the pump will not continue to supply the engine with fuel.
Remedy: The dealer will replace defective element in the electrical fuel pump circuit with a new relay feed wiring assembly which contains a larger capacity diode, free of charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: light trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pump.consequences of defect: under such circumstances, a vehicle may stall withoutprior warning, creating the potential for a vehicle accident. (vehicle willrestart but will stall again in 5 to 10 seconds).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V124000
Reported to NHTSA: December 13, 1982
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: January 21, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 650
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 82V124000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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