Vehicle recall 85V127000 · October 15, 1985
1985 Ford F-350
The polyethylene nuts which hold the fuel sender unit may fracture causing the unit to loosen and leak gasoline.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The polyethylene nuts which hold the fuel sender unit may fracture causing the unit to loosen and leak gasoline. Consequence of defect: fuel leakage around the sender-to-tank seal or spillage during fuel fill could occur and create a potential fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Replace the fuel sender retainers.
- Notes
- System: fuel tank, fuel sender retaining nuts.vehicle description: chassis cabs with 137" and 161" wheelbases equipped with optional plastic fuel tanks located behind the rear axle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V127000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 1985
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32,400
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-350 (1985): 1985
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