1998 Ford Mustang recall: fuel injection system
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 24, 1997. It covers about 8,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,000
- reported
- Nov 24, 1997
- owners notified
- Dec 15, 1997
- related complaints
- 30
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- 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).
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V216000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Mustang 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 30 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 97V216000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Ford Mustang fuel injection system?
Yes. Recall 97V216000, reported on November 24, 1997, covers about 8,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V216000?
Dealers will replace the fuel rail on these vehicles.
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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