Vehicle recall 83V050000 · May 4, 1983
Mercury Cougar and Ford Granada
Some of the involved vehicles may have been produced with improperly welded fuel tank support straps.
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 been produced with improperly welded fuel tank support straps. Under certain collision conditions, these straps may not be able to support the fuel tank and leaks could develop.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect the fuel tank retaining straps for type of welds and, if necessary, replace them at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with optional 2.3 literliquified petroleum gas engines.system: fuel systems; fuel tank support straps.consequences of defect: damage to the tank itself and consequent fuel leakageduring a collision could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury.note: should the fuel tank become dislodged, shutting off valves at the tankinlet and outlet should minimize fuel loss at these connections.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V050000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 4, 1983
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 31, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 170
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Granada (1982): 1982
- Mercury Cougar (1982): 1982
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