NHTSA recall 96V151000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The fuel pressure regulator located on the fuel rail in the engine compartment has a vacuum diaphragm that was damaged during manufacture of the regulator.
Why it matters: If the diaphragm tears or ruptures, liquid fuel could enter the intake manifold plenum through the vacuum line resulting in either release of fuel from the air cleaner assembly or the exhaust system. Fuel release in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel pressure regulator. Those regulators produced during the suspect time period will be replaced.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Ford Taurus.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V151000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.