Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V060000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V060000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 320,000 affected units, FORD/JUMP STARTING, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V060000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1998-03-19T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/jump starting
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 320,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 98S09
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: The fuel lines can leak, and in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could potentially result.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V060000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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