Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V113000 Reported July 21, 1987

Fuel:fuel emission control:lines:vapor vent

Ford Motor Company · Engine And Engine Cooling · 16,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
87V113000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
16,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 21, 1987

Defect Summary

Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.

Safety Consequence

Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.

Corrective Action

Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 87V113000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 87V113000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 87V113000?

NHTSA recall 87V113000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 21, 1987. It addresses: Fuel:fuel emission control:lines:vapor vent. The recall affects approximately 16,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V113000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.