Recall 97V-216
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1998 Ford Mustang: Fuel system, gasoline (fuel injection system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-216
- Reported
- November 24, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 8,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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).
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel rail on these vehicles.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin december 15, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Mustang 1998