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1994 FORD E-350 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

fire · 73183 · 1997-04-04

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
E-350
Year
1994
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

A POOR DIESIGN WITH POWER STROKE ENGINES, THE FUEL PUMP IS LOCATED ON TOP OF ENGINE AND THE TURBO CHARGER IS DIRECTLY BEHIND THE FUEL PUMP, A FUEL LEAK OCCURS CAUSING DIESEL FUMES, IT OVERFILLS AND A SPILLAGE IS ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND BY THE TURBO CHARGER WHICH, IN TURN, CAUSES A FIRE. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
810713
Machine
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