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1997-1998 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 19, 1998. It covers about 320,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
320,000
reported
Mar 19, 1998
owners notified
Apr 20, 1998
related complaints
131

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l single overhead cam engines. The engine fuel lines can be damaged if the vehicle is jump started and the ground cable is attached to the fuel line bracket that is located near the battery. Since the bracket is not grounded, the stainless steel fuel line braid could act as a ground potentially overheating the ptfe inner liner of the fuel line resulting in damage to the fuel line.
Risk
The fuel lines can leak, and in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could potentially result.
Remedy
Dealers will install a warning label on the fuel line bracket advising owners not to use it for a jump start ground. Also a revised bolt will be installed in the alternator bracket to provide a convenient jump start ground location.

Recall number 98V060000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 131 complaints about fuel system problems.

1997 Ford Explorer1998 Ford Explorer1997 Mercury Mountaineer1998 Mercury Mountaineer

Questions about recall 98V060000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 98V060000, reported on March 19, 1998, covers about 320,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V060000?

Dealers will install a warning label on the fuel line bracket advising owners not to use it for a jump start ground. Also a revised bolt will be installed in the alternator bracket to provide a convenient jump start ground location.

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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