Vehicle recall 87V139000 · September 4, 1987
Ford Escort, Lincoln Mark VII and 19 more models
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
- Consequence
- Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
- Remedy
- Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
- Notes
- System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V139000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 4, 1987
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 12, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,600,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- 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 Aerostar (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford Bronco (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford Bronco II (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford Crown Victoria (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford Econoline (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford Escort (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986
- Ford F-100 (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford F-150 (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford F-250 (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford F-350 (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford Mustang (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford Ranger (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford Taurus (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Ford Thunderbird (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Lincoln Continental (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Lincoln Mark VII (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986
- Lincoln Town Car (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986
- Mercury Cougar (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Mercury Grand Marquis (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Mercury Lynx (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Mercury Sable (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
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