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Fuel Tank Filler Cap - New Design Available

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FUEL SYSTEM - HIGH FLOW "PRE-VENT" FULL TANK FILLER CAP
Article No. 88-25-13
LIGHT TRUCK: 1983-88 ECONOLINE 1983-86 F-SERIES


ISSUE: A new cam-lock high flow "Pre-vent" filler cap is available for service. The new filler cap encourages slower loosening for more gradual venting of fuel tank pressure. The "Pre-vent" filler cap has a black plastic cover. Trucks with exposed filler caps or trucks with filler caps covered by fuel filler doors can use the new filler cap.

ACTION: Install a new high flow "Pre-vent" filler cap for service:

^ In areas that sell "winter grade" fuel in hot weather.

^ For owners who frequently overfill fuel tanks.

^ For owners concerned about normal venting of fuel tank pressure.

FIGURE 4:




The new filler cap meets or exceeds the performance of all other filler caps released by Ford Motor Company, Figure 4.

NOTE: USE THE NEW FILLER CAP TO REPLACE FILLER CAPS LISTED IN TSB 87-15-13.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E8TZ-9030-C Cap Assembly C


ARTICLE SUPERSEDED: 87-15-13
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
OASIS CODE: 4500