1998 Ford Ranger recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 28, 1997. It covers about 2,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,000
- reported
- Oct 28, 1997
- owners notified
- Dec 1, 1997
- related complaints
- 18
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4.0l engines. The flexible section of the chassis mounted fuel line that connects to the engine was routed too close to the exhaust manifold. The line could contact the manifold.
- Risk
- This could potentially result in damage to the fuel line, or in some cases, cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an additional clip to hold the fuel line in the intended design position.
Recall number 97V186001
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 97V186001
Is there a recall on the 1998 Ford Ranger hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 97V186001, reported on October 28, 1997, covers about 2,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V186001?
Dealers will install an additional clip to hold the fuel line in the intended design position.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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