DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: EXHAUST SYSTEM: EMISSION CONTROL

Description
Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.

Consequence
This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.

Corrective Action
Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.

Notes
System: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 liter engines.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING: LINKAGES: LINK: DRAG: CONNECTION

Description
The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation.  Consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection results in loss of steering control which may lead to an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.

Notes
System: steering.  Vehicle description: e350 econoline and club wagons.