Fuel Tank - Thud or Clunk Sound

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Article No.
92-14-8

07/01/92



^ FUEL TANK - "THUD" OR "CLUNK" SOUND - FUEL MOVEMENT IN FUEL TANK

^ NOISE - "THUD" OR "CLUNK" - FUEL MOVEMENT IN FUEL TANK


LIGHT TRUCK:
1986-89 AEROSTAR
1986-93 RANGER


ISSUE:
Under certain conditions, fuel movement in the fuel tank can result in a "thud" or "clunk" sound coming from the tank. The sound occurs 1-2 seconds after a vehicle stop is completed. The sound is most prominent when the fuel tank is about 3/4 full. The fuel movement is associated with fuel tank positioning and shape. It will result in no adverse vehicle performance.


ACTION:
No service is required.


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE
SUPERSEDES:
86-12-18
WARRANTY STATUS:
INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES:
404000, 702000, 702200