Ford Thunderbird; Mercury Cougar (1983): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 83V012000 · Feb 8, 1983 · Ford Motor Company
2,673
vehicles affected
2,673
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 83V012000
- Date
- Feb 8, 1983
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 2,673
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 1983
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS THAT HAVE INADEQUATELY WELDED FRONT SEAMS THAT CAN LEAK.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE DEALER WILL DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED AT THE FACTORY; IF NOT, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Thunderbird | 1983 |
| Mercury | Cougar | 1983 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 83V012000?
2 models: Ford Thunderbird (1983), Mercury Cougar (1983), about 2,673 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 83V012000?
THE DEALER WILL DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED AT THE FACTORY; IF NOT, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.