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NHTSA Recall 95V232000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 167,784 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Contour.

167,784
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
1995
owners notified (December 27)
NHTSA campaign95V232000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Report receivedDecember 5, 1995
Owner notificationDecember 27, 1995
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

The fuel tank filler pipe opening reinforcement, constructed from two separately molded pieces, can leak at the weld.

Safety risk

Fuel leakage can result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank assemblies with units containing one-piece molded reinforcements.

Notes

System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by recall 95V232000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Contour1995
Mercury Mystique1995

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.