Vehicle recall 85V130000 · October 18, 1985
Ford Bronco II and Ranger
Nylon fuel lines on the fuel return side of the fuel pressure regulator assembly may crack.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nylon fuel lines on the fuel return side of the fuel pressure regulator assembly may crack. Consequence of defect: fuel line could leak and, if an ignition source is present, create the potential for a fire.
- Remedy
- Replace nylon fuel hoses with rubber hoses.
- Notes
- System: fuel lines.vehicle description: light trucks with 2.9 liter V-6 engines.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V130000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 18, 1985
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30,564
- 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 Bronco II (1986): 1986
- Ford Ranger (1986): 1986
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