Recall 98V-201
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Ford Ranger: Fuel system, gasoline (fuel injection system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-201
- Reported
- September 1, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 330 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks with 3.0l engine. An 'o'-ring seal in the fuel injection pulse damper to fuel rail joint could be damaged allowing fuel leakage.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire can result from fuel leakage.
The fix
Dealers will replace the pulse damper.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin september 21, 1998.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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger 1999