NHTSA recall 94V184000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company
September 29, 1994report date
8,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: A metal shield on the outside of the plastic fuel filler pipe can develop a static electrical charge during refueling of the vehicle.
Why it matters: A static charge can discharge and serve as an ignition source for fuel vapors in the area of the filler pipe, resulting in a flash vapor ignition and a vehicle fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, modify the vehicles by adding a ground strap between the filler pipe shield and the body.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Ford Contour, 1995 Mercury Mystique.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 94V184000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.