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Vehicle recall 85V061000 · May 14, 1985

Ford E-250, E-350 and 1 more model

When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 MPH, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace…

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

Summary
When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 MPH, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace inboard, pinching the fuel/water separator canister between the frame rail and engine sufficiently to displace the fuel/water separator drain rod, allowing the contents of the canister to drain. Consequence of defect: fuel leak during or after a crash increases the possibility of a fire.
Remedy
Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket.
Notes
Vehicle description: vans, super vans, super wagons and club wagons equippedwith 6.9 liter diesel engines. System: fuel/FMVSS 301.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
85V061000
Reported to NHTSA
May 14, 1985
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles potentially affected
8,500
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Fuel system, diesel
Recall 85V061000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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