Fuel Filler Cap - Separation

9220ford01

Article No. 92-8-7

04/08/92

FUEL SYSTEM-FILLER CAP SEPARATION-VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB # 1 TO 6/1/91


LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1991-92 CAPRI


ISSUE: The fuel filler cap cover may separate from the threaded pressure, vent assembly. If the cover separates from the threaded assembly, the seal and retaining threads may remain in the fill pipe and can be sealed by tightening.

ACTION: Replace the fuel filler cap assembly.





CAUTION:
NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO MODIFY OR REASSEMBLE AN EXISTING FUEL FILLER CAP WHICH HAS SEPARATED. IF THE SEPARATION CONDITIONS OCCURS, REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER CAP ASSEMBLY WITH ONE WHICH HAS A MANUFACTURING DATE STAMP AFTER MAY 7, 1991. REFER TO FIGURES 1 AND 2.

NOTE:
ALL FUEL FILLER CAPS ARE DATE STAMPED AT THE BASE OF THE CAP INDICATING YEAR, MONTH AND DAY OF MANUFACTURE. REFER TO FIGURE 2 FOR IDENTIFICATION.


PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

FOJY-9030-A Fuel Filler Cap Assembly B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991 Models, Bumper To Bumper For 1992 Models, Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
920807A Replace Fuel Filler Cap 0.2 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
9030 01
OASIS CODES: 404000