Vehicle recall 87V092000 · June 15, 1987
1988 Mercury Tracer
Incorrect fuel filler neck attachment screws were used to attach the neck to the rear quarter panels.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Incorrect fuel filler neck attachment screws were used to attach the neck to the rear quarter panels.
- Consequence
- This condition could cause a rattle between the fuelfiller pipe and the surrounding body structure.
- Remedy
- Replace incorrect screws with new bolt/washer assemblies.
- Notes
- System: fuel filler neck screws.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V092000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 15, 1987
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 28, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 191
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercury Tracer (1988): 1988
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