Ford 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled November 24, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V216000 · Ford
Hazard
IF THE BRACKET SEPARATES FROM THE RAIL, THE RAIL CAN LIFT ONE OR MORE OF THE INJECTORS, AND FUEL LEAKAGE WILL RESULT. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ON THESE VEHICLES.
Units
8,000 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAS MISSING OR INADEQUATE BRAZE JOINTS BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL BODY AND THE FUEL RAIL MOUNTING BRACKET(S).
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ON THESE VEHICLES.
Product
Ford MUSTANG
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →