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1999 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 7, 1998. It covers about 305 vehicles.

vehicles affected
305
reported
Dec 7, 1998
owners notified
Jan 3, 1999
related complaints
31

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

What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel line assemblies may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing, allowing leakage.
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies.

Recall number 98V312000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about fuel system problems.

1999 Ford Expedition1999 Lincoln Navigator

Questions about recall 98V312000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 98V312000, reported on December 7, 1998, covers about 305 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V312000?

Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies.

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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