Vehicle recall 83V039000 · April 11, 1983
1983 Ford Thunderbird
Fuel leaks could develop in either of two connections in a fuel supply line.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Fuel leaks could develop in either of two connections in a fuel supply line. One connection under the vehicle may have been damaged or improperly installed. The other suspect part is in the engine compartment and contains a pressure relief valve.
- Remedy
- The dealer will install a revised design fuel line valve assembly with new hose clamps and replace the fuel supply hose clamp, if it is damaged or incorrect. Notification was made to dealers prior to any recorded vehicle sales, and vehicles should have been corrected before final delivery.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.3 liter turbo engines.system: fuel; fuel inlet line.consequences of defect: if either of these connections separate or leak, fuelspillage could result, and in the presence of an ignition source, could resultin fire.note: owners are cautioned not to operate their vehicles until correctiveaction has been completed.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V039000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 11, 1983
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 25, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 250
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Thunderbird (1983): 1983
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