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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1980 Ford Econoline in Canada.
Thsese vehicles, which have dual fuel tanks, were equipped with service kits that were designed to reduce the possibility of vapour locks. A diode in the electrical fuel pump circuit of these kits is of inadequate capacity to withstand current draw during engine starting. This could cause a short circuit and fuel would not continuously be supplied to the engine resulting in engine stalling without prior warning.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT A FRONT TIRE DURING A FULL TURN. THIS COULD RESULT IN CHAFING AND POSSIBLE LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BGRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES THAT HAVE CRACKS NEAR THE BOLT HOLES IN THE WHEEL DISC. THESE CRACKS COULD PROPAGATE AND RESULT IN A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL LUXURY INTERIOR TRIM PACKAGES. THE
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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